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Friday, April 24, 2026

Finlay Donovan Crosses the Line by Elle Cosimano

Life hasn’t been easy for Finlay Donovan lately, but it just got a whole lot harder. Her nanny and partner-in-crime, Vero, has been extradited from Virginia to Maryland, where she’s facing criminal charges for a theft she swears she didn’t commit. A prisoner to an ankle bracelet as she awaits her trial, Vero is forced to live with her overbearing mother and nosy aunt. Threatening messages keep arriving on her mother’s door, demanding Vero “turn over the money . . . or else.” And if she doesn’t figure out who really stole her former sorority’s treasury funds, her next home might be a prison cell.

But proving her innocence might be an impossible feat. Vero was the treasurer of her sorority when the money went missing—one of the only people who had access to the cash. And her alibi is a date who ghosted her. With her court date quickly approaching, and her mysterious stalker on her tail, Vero needs to clear her name fast.

Finlay decides a trip to Maryland is in order. After all, Vero stood by her through her darkest moments, and Finlay will be damned if she lets her best friend and children’s nanny be convicted for something she didn’t do. She sets off on a mission to sus out the real thief and bring Vero home.

Audiobook, 10 Hours, 12 minutes
Published March 17, 2026 
by Macmillan Audio
3.5/5 stars

This the 6th installment in the Finlay Donovan series, Crosses the Line picks right up with the chaos I've come to expect, I wouldn’t want it any other way.

This is definitely a series that needs to be read in order. There’s a lot of backstory and character development that carries through each book.  I’d also recommend reading the novellas , they help round out the story nicely.

This time around, the focus shifts a bit more to Vero, which I really liked. Seeing her in the middle of her own mess with an ankle monitor, lots of family drama and a looming court case added a different layer to the usual Finlay focused story.

Finlay, of course is right there diving headfirst into yet another situation she probably shouldn’t be in but that’s part of what makes this series so fun. The dynamic between her and Vero continues to be a highlight, balancing humour with genuine friendship and mystery.

I’ll be honest, it was also kind of nice that her kids weren’t in this one. They’re a busy pair and while they add to the chaos, it gave the story a bit more room to focus on the main plot and Vero’s situation.

The mystery itself kept things moving, the pacing was solid and there were still plenty of those classic chaotic moments that make this series so entertaining.

Overall, a fun, fast-paced read, one that keeps me invested, I’ll definitely be back for book seven - because yea there will be a book 7.

This audiobook was obtained through my Spodify account.

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