Thank you to NetGalley and Harper Collins for the ARC.

What is not to love about this book? I love the Indiana Jones movies so if you do too, pick up this adorable rom com. A Mix up in package leads Adriana Jones to get a package meant for Dr. Andrew Jones. She ends up putting on the bracelet and this is where the adventure starts. I hope there is a series because these two were so much fun to spend a few hours with!

Dr. Jones! Dr. Jones! There's a book out there for everyone! 80s kids will think of Romancing the Stone or Raiders of the Lost Ark when they meet Andrew and Adriana Jones. Follow these two on a case of mistaken identity that turns into the adventure of a lifetime! Professor and treasure hunter Andrew is on the hunt, and Adriana must go along for the ride.

The characters are well-developed with great chemistry, amazing banter, trips into the Colombian jungle, and a great mystery to be solved with treasure at the end! You need to read to find out. Adriana's inner dialogue is hysterical, and her older brother is a favorite supporting character. If you loved Lyla Sage's Done and Dusted, you will LOVE Digging Dr. Jones!

Thank you to NetGalley and HarperCollins UK, One More Chapter, for the opportunity to review this advanced reader copy.

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Digging Dr Jones was so captivating and entertaining!

Adriana Jones is on vacation with her brother, William, and receives a package containing a bracelet that she puts on. It turns out the package was actually intended for Dr Andrew Jones and Adriana is unable to remove the bracelet so ends up going on an expedition to unlock lost treasure.

I LOVED The Mummy, National Treasure, Indiana Jones, The Lost City vibes and dynamics! The pacing of the story was great and I felt so invested on their adventure through Colombia. I also adored Adriana and William's relationship and seeing them both grow from past relationship issues.

Where it fell a little short for me to rate as a 5 Star - sex in a sacred space, Adriana's inner monologue was repetitive at times, Adriana and William's conversations were sometimes funny but also felt juvenile for their ages.

Many thanks to NetGalley, the publisher, and the author for the opportunity to read an advance copy!

I read this book so fast, it would make your head spin. But that's because I LOVED it so much!!! This was the action adventure romance I've been looking for all my life. And yes, I read the other reviews and while I agree there is:
insta-love
lots of sex scenes
lots of time spent in the hotel for like the majority of the book
not a very British guy who I kept forgetting was British
and bizarrely numerous Apple device and app store references
a caricature gay guy

However, I'm still gonna give this thing 5 stars because
1. It started out right away with action, love, attraction + fun dialogue
2. I liked Adriana's immature and ridiculous personality - it was awesome. Does everything need to be dark and depressing to be deep and meaningful, this isn't the Gold Finch, people!
3. I don't want a lot of boring exposition on the archaeological background - I'm pretty much skipped all of those sections in Outlander so the author did me a favor by not even info dumping that into this book. Plus, it's a romance, not a historical documentary. Lighten up everyone - you have wikipedia and youtube if you really need more facts on Colombian dig sites
4. It was fun
5. It had witty banter and I loved Adriana's everything

So I hear you bad reviews but I think that's what made this book just PERFECT!!! I will read anything Olivia Jackson writes - she's now in my Top 10 FAVES list!

Thank you #NetGalley for providing me with this eARC of #DiggingDrJones by Olivia Jackson

I really wanted to love this book. I kept seeing and hearing about it on social media, but I knew after the first paragraph that this was not the book for me. I know it's not necessarily "fair" to say; however, it's giving rough draft vibes. I already can't stand William or Adriana and I'm not even 20 pages in. Unfortunately, this is a DNF for me.

4.5 ⭐️ Digging Dr Jones by Olivia Jackson was a fun, fast-paced, adventure filled debut romcom. Were following Adriana Jones and her brother William’s journey after a hotel delivery mixup lands Adriana with a ancient artifact bracelet locked on her wrist and forcing her and her brother to accompany Dr Andrew Jones on a treasure hunt of a lifetime.

Olivia Jackson’s debut novel is such a fun take on an adventure romance! The plot takes us through jungles, caves, and ruins of long lost palaces in search of Augustine Perez’s treasure. Adriana and Andrew are great main characters and their romance is sweet and a little spicy. I enjoyed all of the side characters and the depth they added to the story.

My only complaints were the abrupt ending/time jump to the epilogue and the slightly excessive amount of spicy scenes. While I did think some of them added to the plot and moved the story along, there didn’t necessarily need to be scene after scene.

Overall, super fun story that was fast paced and engaging with a sweet romance and fun characters! Highly recommend for fans of adventure romcoms and enjoy quick paced romance.

Starring Andrew & Adrianna in adventure, rom com. Adrianna receives a package of a bracelet. That bracelet just so happens to be the key a certain Andrew needs, but it stuck to her wrist. As a result, she ends up on the adventure with him. Adventure and danger is about to ensue but there is always so time for some fun. And a make out.

This book was so much fun with the dynamic between Andrew and Adrianna. But the book didn’t only focus on that, it had the wide plot which made the book that much more entertaining and engaging to read. Andrew has such a kind heart, being supportive to Adrianna while also valuing the help and skill which she can provide.

DNF

DNF

I have never wanted to close a book so quickly in my life. Digging Dr. Jones promised the kind of fun, globe-trotting adventure I usually eat up—something in the vein of action-packed archaeology with a touch of romance and humor. But what I got instead was a clunky, juvenile mess that made me cringe within the first few pages.

Let’s start with the characters. I’m still in awe (and not in a good way) at how instantly annoying everyone was. The fmc agrees to travel to a foreign country with a man she just met—within a single page of him suggesting it. No hesitation, no concerns, just blind enthusiasm for a mission he’s not even sure will pan out. Who does that? Literally no one with a brain cell or basic self-preservation instinct. And it only goes downhill from there.

The dialogue? I’ve read frat bros’ Tinder profiles with more depth and coherence. “Wowza”? At 2% in? I got the ick so fast I practically whiplashed myself. I actually recoiled. Every interaction feels like it was written by someone who just discovered TikTok and thought “this is how young people talk.” Spoiler: it’s not.

And don’t get me started on the archaeology. First off, museums don’t auction off artifacts. That’s not how it works. That’s not how any of this works. The book 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. Real archaeologists don’t swing from vines wearing fedoras...

The FMC and her brother are written with the emotional intelligence of high school freshmen. There’s a constant mention of “mommy and daddy issues” that gets old real fast. And her brother? He’s the walking stereotype of the over-the-top gay best friend. It’s 2025. Can we not? He can’t go on holiday without dragging a ridiculous number of suitcases, of course, because that’s apparently still a personality trait. It’s tired, lazy, and borderline offensive.

The biggest issue, though, is the writing. It’s clunky. It’s immature. It’s trying way too hard to be cute and quirky, and it fails at every turn. Nothing flows naturally. The plot is forced, the dialogue is painful, and the story doesn't evolve—it jerks around like it’s being dragged against its will.

I genuinely don’t know who this book was written for, but it wasn’t me. I had to DNF it before I spiraled into a full reading slump.

Final verdict? I did not dig Digging Dr. Jones. Not even a little.

Disclaimer: I received this as an ARC in exchange for an honest review— thank you! 🤗

The cover drew me in and then the synopsis sold me. After reading it, I think that using The Lost City as a litmus test is most accurate- if you loved that movie, then you will love this book! The humor, banter, romance, and adventure that keeps you on the edge of your seat made this book at least 4.5 stars for me!

I loved how close Adriana and her brother, William, were. William was hilarious and I loved all of his nicknames for Andrew. I don't know why I found it so funny but I cackled out loud.

Adriana and Andrew... let me tell you what. It's kind of a slow burn, will they won't they, kind of vibe. But Andrew is just a huge flirt! And once it gets spicy, well, it never cools down. So be prepared for some SHPICY open-door scenes.

I just had a really enjoyable time reading this book, and I would highly recommend it to those that would like a National Treasure/The Lost City-type of humorous adventure in a book!

Adriana, recently left financially high and dry by her ex-business partner, is wallowing in her fiscal grief with her brother William on a self-care trip to Costa Rica. Hijinks ensue when she accidentally puts on a bracelet meant for the rakishly handsome archeologist Dr. Andrew Jones. Hot nerd alert! I liked Adriana and Andrew together, and I love that Adriana is also intelligent and a better match for Andrew than she thinks she is. I also loved the sibling relationship, William and Adriana gave me strong Evie/Jonathan vibes. Tropes abound:
• Meet-cute
• Insta-lust
• Forced proximity
• Misunderstanding/miscommunication
• Fake marriage
• HEA

This was a fun book, just suspend disbelief and enjoy the ride. The pacing was a little uneven for me, but things definitely pick up towards the end. I think I would have preferred more adventure and less relationship angst, although there was a good amount of tension about the whole quest to find the treasure and the dangers they encountered along the way. Also, once things get hot and heavy between Adriana and Andrew it's very open-door so pay attention to where and how you're listening to your audiobook. This was a pretty solid romance read for me, 3.5 stars. This review is based on a complimentary copy of the book, all opinions are my own. Publishes May 2, 2025.

I am part of a niche fandom that loves a historical action adventure with a healthy dose of romance! Think the Mummy or National Treasure (both were what I was imaging the entire time I was reading this book). I loved every second of Digging Dr. Jones - it was the perfect break from real life and such fun.

This was my first Olivia Jackson and definitely won't be my last! Even if you are not someone who normally gravitates to adventure fiction, Digging Dr. Jones is easily readable and doesn't get bogged down in the historical aspect of the storyline. There is the ideal balance of romance, steaminess, and an actual substantive plot that had me on the edge of my seat.

Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for an advanced copy of this book in exchange for my honest review..

Romancing the Stone in book form - loved it! Fun and sexy and suspenseful plot, with richly drawn side characters as well.

For fans of Indiana Jones, adventure, unique destinations and resourceful women!

Some tropes in the book:
- forced proximity
- destination romance
- opposites attract

After a mix-up with the labelling on a package delivered to her holiday hotel, Adriana Jones is stuck with Dr Andrew Jones as they hunt for clues on how to remove an ancient bracelet and find hidden treasure. With her brother accompanying them as a sort of bodyguard/treasure hunting fan, they travel to many unique locations avoiding rival treasure hunting groups. I found this romantic adventure story to be quite interesting with the back-story of the bracelet and I really liked Adriana’s relationship with her brother. There’s a bit of insta-love and some moments where you have to suspend belief, but that usually happens in adventure stories.

I had hoped that this would be filled with adventure and romance, but was let down on both accounts. The romance was okay, but the adventure aspect was deeply overshadowed and ultimately forgotten. I found this to be bland. This improved marginally around 70%, for me. Up until then, I was not really enjoying it. This might not have been the book for me.

Thank you NetGalley and Harper Collins for access to this ARC in return for my honest review.

After a mixup with a bracelet, Adriana is forced to accompany the super handsome archeologist Andrew Jones on his quest to discover ancient treasure, buried deep in the jungles of Colombia. Except they aren’t the only ones looking for it…

Andrew and Adriana must work together in a race against time to be the first to find the treasure before it falls into the wrong hands but they end up finding more than just treasure in the jungle. 💕

This was such a funny, cheesy and swoony read and I loved the adventure element. I think this would be perfect for fans of films like National Treasure, Indiana Jones and The Lost City.

3.75 stars, rounding up! I was really ~digging~ the vibe of this book, from hidden treasure to newfound love to adventures galore!!

A small world indeed has Adriana Jones and Dr. Andrew Jones (of no relation) staying at the same Costa Rican resort. When a delivery mixup ends up with Adriana wearing a bracelet Andrew needs to find treasure (don't worry, he's doing it for science and not $$), the two reluctant allies (+ her brother) are off to Colombia to find some treasure!

I thought this was a very FUN FUN FUN book, as I'm a sucker every single time for an adventure mystery, especially one that name drops Rick O'Connell, the man that started it all for me. The story was a good mix of solving mysteries and feelings developing, exactly what I'm looking for in an adventure romcom!!

Thanks so much to Olivia Jackson, HarperCollins, and NetGalley for a chance to read this in exchange for an honest review!

First of all I have to thank Netgalley and the publisher for the ARC.

“Digging Dr. Jones” is a novel full of humorous moments and action and adventure, with an Indiana Jones inspiration.
Andriana and Andrew find themselves involved in a mess. Adriana Jones ends up receiving a package by mistake that actually belonged to Andrew Jones, a package that contained a bracelet that is an ancient artifact. Adriana thinks the bracelet was a present for herself, puts it on and can't get it off. So together they embark, along with her brother, on an adventure in Colombia to recover a treasure.

The narrative is very fluid, rhythmic and immersive. The language is very accessible, especially for me as English is not my first language. In terms of plot, I liked that the element of adventure is not lost when the couple get together. But in terms of narrative, I didn't find it revolutionary. It's the typical romance we've come to expect, but I'm grateful that the author didn't make a third arc breakup just for the sake of it.

Now about the characters. Adriana got on my nerves a bit, because she didn't act and I just hoped that Andrew would make the first move halfway through the book. Now about Andrew, I liked him in terms of romantic interest, he demystified some things that are expected of men or not, such as eating problems and the age at which you lose your virginity. I really liked William, he was great comic relief. I felt that all the relationships between characters were well done, from the romance, to the brothers' relationship, to Andrew's relationship with the antagonists.

In conclusion, I would definitely recommend this book. And I plan to read more by the author in the future.

This was a different kind of read for me! Romance mixed with archeological adventure. Overall, I liked the mental escape of this book, taking the characters through Colombian jungles and hidden passageways in churches. It felt very Indiana Jones-esque and the clues were fun to follow. Lots of close proximity shenanigans with Adriana and Andrew. If you love adventure stories ala Jo Segura, or have seen Romancing the Stone a dozen times, this is the book for you!



Special Thanks to Harper Collins UK and NetGalley for the ARC!

Have very mixed feelings about this one!

I enjoyed the adventure/Indiana Jones vibes and it is a very fast-paced romance, so if you're looking for something quick and easy look no further!

However, the biggest issue I had with the romance was it felt just a tad too insta-love for me. I wanted angst, tension, the pininggggg and we didn't get any of that. Insta-love just doesn't do it for me like a flushed out and well developed story. The humour was also a little too cheesy for me and I didn't connect with the characters, particularly the FMC which is usually not a good sign.

Would I recommend this book? Honestly, no. Is it a quick and easy palate cleanser? Absolute.y

DIGGING DR JONES is a charming and sizzling adventure romance that had me hooked from the moment Adriana snapped that mysterious bracelet onto her wrist. What starts off as a quirky vacation detour quickly turns into a thrilling jungle expedition filled with ancient secrets, sizzling chemistry, and laugh-out-loud banter.

Adriana is the kind of heroine you can’t help but root for—smart, sarcastic, and just the right amount of stubborn. Pair her with the brooding and irresistibly handsome Andrew Jones, and you’ve got a dynamic duo that brings both heat and heart to the story. Their clashing personalities and forced proximity create some genuinely fun moments, and the tension between them is chef's kiss.

The plot moves at a good pace, balancing steamy romance with treasure-hunting thrills. There were a few predictable twists, and I wouldn’t have minded a little more depth to the mythology behind the bracelet, but those are small bumps in an otherwise enjoyable ride.

If you love your romances with a side of Indiana Jones-style adventure and a healthy dose of flirty chaos, this one’s a gem—pun absolutely intended.