Finlay Donovan Crosses the Line by Elle Cosimano (Minotaur) is the top holds title of the week. LibraryReads and Library Journal offer read-alikes for patrons waiting to read this buzziest book.

Starting her latest adventure (following Finlay Donovan Digs Her Own Grave), Cosimano’s heroine is used to a chaotic life, but things have been harder since Vero Rodriguez, her kids’ nanny and Finlay’s own literal partner in crime, was arrested. Now Vero is under house arrest and awaiting trial for a crime (stealing from a sorority treasury) she adamantly insists she did not commit. Determined to clear Vero’s name, Finlay agrees to leave her adorable but wild children in the care of her boyfriend, “hot cop” Nick Anthony, and hops in her minivan. She arrives at Vero’s home to learn that Vero has been getting threatening messages and has had just about all of her overprotective mother and aunt that she can take. Together with help from some of their misfit friends, Finlay and Vero set out to prove Vero’s innocence. Hijinks ensue as they try to find Vero’s ex and alibi, identify her stalker, and program Vero’s ankle monitor to show her safely at home while she’s actually on a mission to clear her name. VERDICT Great pacing, humor, storytelling, and characterization for fans of the series or those who enjoy the books of Janet Evanovich and Jesse Q. Sutanto.—Linsey Milillo

The Blonde Identity by Ally Carter (Avon)

Appeared on the August 2023 LibraryReads list

“It’s the middle of the night in Paris and a woman wakes up with no memory. She only knows three things for certain: she has a splitting headache, the hottest guy she’s ever seen is standing over her telling her to run, and oh yeah- people keep trying to kill her. The banter throughout and wrap-up at the end are perfect. Readers will hope for a sequel or even a trilogy featuring this cast of characters.”—Le’Trail Hall-Nance, Denver Public Library 

Killing Me by Michelle Gagnon (Putnam)

Appeared on the May 2023 LibraryReads list

“Amber has very strong opinions about people who fall prey to serial killers and is sure that being savvy and street smart will keep her safe. Until she is taken by a serial killer, and her life becomes a hot mess. This quirky, snarky book reads like Janet Evanovich teamed up with Stephen King.”—Linda Quinn, Fairfield Public Library, Fairfield, CT 

Dial A for Aunties by Jesse Q. Sutanto (Berkley)

Appeared on the April 2021 LibraryReads list

“Meddy’s blind date doesn't end as planned; she now has a corpse to dispose of. The solution: call in the three aunties. What follows is a roller coaster ride of a weekend with the Chan family trying to get rid of the body while working at a high profile wedding. A fast-paced and darkly humorous debut with sweet romantic moments throughout.”—Laura Eckert, Clermont County Public Library, Milford, OH