This book was just good FUN! Im a huge fan of Indiana Jones and I love adventure romances and this hit the spot! The spice was good, Adriana and Andrew were loveable and so sexy together, and I’m also obsessed with her brother! Read if you love:

Forced Proximity
Opposites Attract
Fish out of Water
Destination romcom
Spicy

Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the ARC opportunity. This book was a cute, fast and easy read, perfect for escapism. Great main characters, ok side characters, and busy/quickly moving plot with tons of adventure. I like that even though there was insta attraction, it wasn't instalove and they seemed like mature adults. It might just have one of my favorite book quotes of all time (involves consequences and lube).

This was a really fun adventure Rom-Com. It had Indiana Jones and National Treasure vibes but with more romances which was great to see. Adriana and Andrew are some amazing characters it was great to see Andrew being so supportive of Adriana’s ideas and contributions in a field she isn’t overly familiar with . Very enjoyable and worth the read.

This was a very fun concept! I'd love to see more adventure romance in the pipeline.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the arc! Opinions are my own.

Adventure romcom for the WIN! This book was hilarious and so cute! Adriana and Andrew were opposites and yet the perfect team!!

I have always loved adventure movies and a book with all my fave elements was an immediate heck yes and I was not disappointed. I loved the friendship and curiosity that bloomed the more time Adriana and Andrew spent together. They rounded each other out and I love that Andrew never made her feel less than.

This is a definite must read for anyone who love The Mummy movies and Indiana Jones! Such a great story with a fun vibe and some seriously hot chemistry!!

This book had everything—an engaging plot, great characters, sizzling chemistry, and a high-stakes adventure that kept me hooked. It was fast-paced, fun, and felt like watching a movie unfold, giving me The Lost City vibes but even better.

I really liked Adriana. She could be a bit snobby, but given her background, it made sense, and I enjoyed seeing her grow. Her dynamic with Andrew was a highlight—he always treated her as an equal, and their chemistry was fantastic. Her brother, William, added an interesting layer to the story, though I wish we’d gotten to know him a little better. The treasure hunt aspect was my favorite part, and while the ending was satisfying, I would have loved a setup for a sequel because I didn’t want their adventures to end.

Overall, Digging Dr. Jones is a fun, action-packed read with the perfect blend of romance and adventure. If you love treasure hunts, mystery, and swoon-worthy chemistry, this one is worth picking up!

Thank you to NetGalley and HarperCollins UK, One More Chapter for the eARC!

My new favorite rom-com!

Olivia Jackson had me at the 1st line. That was all I needed to know that I would love Digging Dr Jones.

The story follows Adriana Jones, who mistakenly receives a bracelet intended for Dr. Andrew Jones (Don't worry, they are in no way related!). She puts on the bracelet thinking it was for her, without knowing it would set off the chain reaction for the adventure of a lifetime she didn't even ask for.

This book had me smiling, kicking my feet happy. It 100% boosted my mood and I never wanted to put it down. I loved the movie references, the back and forth banter, the spice and more. The only thing I didn't like was that it ended.

This is a must read for anyone looking for a book to brighten their life, make them smile, and for lovers of an adventure romance.

Olivia Jackson has a new fan and I can't wait to read more from her in the future.

Thank you NetGalley and HarperCollinsUK, One More Chapter for the chance to read this early.

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Oh, you thought this was going to be a fun adventure with a little archaeology sprinkled in? WRONG. This was an absolute trainwreck of a book that had me contemplating throwing my Kindle into a pit of snakes just to make the suffering stop.

First off, let’s address the elephant in the tomb—this book has zero understanding of archaeology. None. Nada. Zilch. It reads like someone skimmed an Indiana Jones movie while half-asleep and thought, Yeah, that’s probably how archaeology works. Spoiler alert: IT IS NOT. Museums do not auction off artifacts (seriously, what the actual hell), and no real archaeologist is out here swinging from vines and wearing “Dr. Jones” like it’s a WWE title belt.

But hey, maybe if the writing had been strong, I could’ve turned off my brain and enjoyed the ridiculousness. Unfortunately, the prose had all the depth of a kiddie pool and the maturity of a middle school group chat. I’m talking painfully juvenile dialogue, plot holes you could lose an entire excavation team in, and forced “banter” that made me want to physically fight the English language.

Look, I went in hoping for a fun, archaeology-adjacent romcom, and instead, I got a fever dream of bad writing, historical inaccuracy, and secondhand embarrassment. If you have even a passing knowledge of archaeology, do yourself a favor and run in the opposite direction. Preferably into an actual jungle, because at least that would be a more authentic experience than whatever this was.

This was an enjoyable read.
Full of adventure and romance. It made me laugh out loud more than once and to top it off there is a little spice.
I did miss having a pov from both characters.
The FMC did irritate me a little but not enough for me not to enjoy the book.
Thank you to the author and Netgalley for the chance to read this ARC.

Thank you to the publisher and Netgalley for providing me with an advanced copy of this book.

Digging Dr Jones is quite accurately marketed as a romcom reminiscing of the recent romcom film The Lost City. Adriana Jones, the owner of a building that will hopefully soon be an artisanal boutique, gets sucked into an expedition in Columbia to find the missing treasures of a pirate while she’s supposed to be recovering on holiday in Costa Rica. This expedition wouldn’t exist without the hot archaeologist from Cambridge, Dr Andrew Jones. The book is a chase after mysterious riddle clues through jungles interspersed with tension and romance.

I’d say Digging Dr Jones is certainly a fun read, in a similar way in which The Lost City was a fun film to watch. the writing style wasn’t for me personally, the humour and romance ended up falling flat for me because of that. I can totally see this book being enjoyable for many people, especially when you’re maybe on a holiday yourself, it just didn’t quite work itself into my heart.

This was a very fun book. Loved the romance and the adventures. Has indiana Jones vibes and I really enjoyed it.
Thank you Netgalley for an arc of this book.

This was a super fun adventure romance! Obviously inspired by Indiana Jones, I loved the premise forcing Adriana and Andrew into a grand adventure hunting for treasure and trying to keep it out of the hands of the bad guys. The story had just the right amount of spice and was the perfect example of a slow burn, forced proximity story. Thank you NetGalley and Harper Collins One More Chapter for the ARC.

I enjoyed this book. I would’ve liked high steak scenarios a little bit sooner but the ending was super fun. I liked the banter. I missed a dual pov but the MMC was super likable and communicative so I felt secure in their slow burn. I really liked the relationship between the main characters and their siblings.

Loved this cute and semi spicy romance book! The characters are funny and cute so that you are rallying for them in the long term!

Adriana puts on a bracelet that was accidentally sent to her room. When who it belongs to approaches her, she’s unable to take it off and is whisked away on an adventure to look for hidden archeological treasure. Her brother tags along for added ‘security’.

Dr. Jones just wants to make his archeological find before it ends up in the wrong hands. Little does he know he’ll have to travel with a seemingly spoiled snoot of a woman b/c the bracelet, that is meant to guide him and unlock certain things, is now stuck on her wrist.

If you’re looking for a romance that includes a brother sister duo vibe from Schitt’s Creek, you might like this one.

The premise of this book intrigued me. It seemed to have The Mummy Returns vibe in a romance novel. Unfortunately, that was not the case & I could not stand Adriana. She’s spoiled, whiney, & basically has no character growth. Towards the end she thinks about punching someone in the boob. She’s also wildly against love and happily ever after that when we get to the end, she instantaneously has a change of heart. I found her choices and attitude very juvenile & frustrating. The treasure hunt was more like National Treasure rather than an archeological dig. Come to think about it, I don’t remember any digging at all.

The most redeeming qualities was the brother William, he was a delight and always kept it real around his sister. I appreciated their back story, I just wish it weren’t so repetitive. And Andrew was also fun. He kept a lot of patience around both William and Adriana.

Thank you so NetGalley, the author, & publisher for an eARC.

I really really really tried but this was just not at all gripping and I kept waiting for it to suddenly get me hooked even when we were in the throes of adventuring and it just didn’t. Time of DNF: 35%

I very well may return because I kept trying to give it a chance but for now…I gotta put me first, I’m sorry


Thank you so much to Netgalley and HarperCollinsUK for this ARC to review!

I love an adventure, and I love a romcom, but this one wasn't it for me. Alas, I did not dig this.

Things I loved:
1) The location! Jackson did a wonderful job of describing the lush jungle, the food, the resorts, and little things that make Colombia special.
2) The meet disaster. It was very fun. (Though part of me wished that Adriana was also a doctor so it could be even more confusion and shenanigans)
3) The way the adventure unfolded. The inclusion of villains were fun too.

Things I did not love:
1) Adriana as a character. I'll save y'all the rant.
2) The fact that William was super stereotypical.
3) The way that the spice overtook the final act and completely distracted from the adventure.
4) The random definitions? It felt super out of place.

Thank you to NetGalley and One More Chapter for an eARC in exchange for my honest review.

Digging Dr. Jones is a delightful, fast-paced adventure that combines romance, humor, and a dash of treasure-hunting excitement. Olivia Jackson delivers a story that’s equal parts charming and thrilling, with a premise that hooks you from the very first page. When Adriana Jones accidentally ends up with a magical bracelet meant for the dashing archaeologist Andrew Jones, she’s thrust into an unexpected jungle adventure that’s far from her vacation plans—but might just be the best thing that’s ever happened to her.

What makes this book truly special is the way it blends romance and adventure so seamlessly. Adriana and Andrew’s journey is not just about finding treasure—it’s about discovering themselves and each other. The ending is satisfying and heartwarming, tying up all the loose ends in a way that leaves you smiling.

Digging Dr. Jones is a fun, spicy, and utterly addictive read that’s perfect for fans of romantic adventures with a touch of magic. Olivia Jackson has crafted a story that’s as entertaining as it is heartfelt, and I can’t wait to see what she writes next! Highly recommended for anyone looking for a lighthearted yet thrilling escape.

I want to say thank you from the bottom of my heart to the author, the publisher and Netgalley for allowing me the privilege of being able to read this book!

This was everything! There was a real plot, great characters (the fmc comes off a little snobby but I can get why she might be that way), good chemistry through all, and above all an adventure! An extremely well thought out adventure, that lived up to its premise and more! Was the plot, probably extremely unlikely to happen in real life? Yes but I didn't care one bit! Why? Because everything was well thought out, cute, exciting and nail-biting! I felt like I was watching a movie the whole time I was reading. Well there are movie references all throughout it, It reminded me the most of 'The Lost City' but sooo much better!

My only real negative was the ending. Don't get me wrong that ending was adorable, but I really didn't want their adventures to end! I really thought I'd get a lead up to a potential sequel with another adventure mentioned but it wasn't there and that one was glossed over it kind of broke my heart. I would love for this to be a series of them going on adventures together. The adventure solving was my favourite part of the whole book and I really didn't want them to end! I think the author totally would have been able to pull off a series with these characters! So well I'm sad about that I still did like the ending.

Thank you so very much from the bottom of heart from letting me read this book, I really loved it and I really hope it gets picked up to be a movie, it would be incredible!

A super fresh and funny comedy, I really like the vibe and everything about it
Olivia has done a really nice job about it