Thanks to NetGalley, the publisher, and the author for the opportunity to read an advance copy.

Eh, not digging Dr Jones, unfortunately. The cover was cute, the description sounded great, I really thought I'd like this. I was only able to stomach one chapter at a time and on the tenth day, I still wasn't even halfway through before I pulled the plug and DNF'd it. I was bored, the characters had zero chemistry, and I disliked Adriana so much. It was too juvenile for me, like reading a middle school journal.

A fun little adventure about a sort of accidental archeology quest.

Adriana puts on a bracelet meant for famed archeologist, Dr. Andrew Jones, but she can't get it off. So she is kind of forced to go on this adventure with him and it gets chaotic. And if you're picking up what I'm putting down, it's a good old fashioned forced proximity trope.

I did want more from this book, I was really excited for it. It sounded like it would be such a fun time. And it was fun, don't get me wrong, but it wasn't as captivating as I wanted it to be.

They were a bit insta-love at times and whenever that happens in a book, I just can't believe in the chemistry between characters, it feels rushed and fake and cringe (this one wasn't cringe, but in other books, it very often is). I just wanted more from the characters. But overall, this is a fun time!

Thanks to NetGalley for the e-ARC of this book in exchange for my honest review! My Goodreads review is up and my TikTok (Zoe_Lipman) review will be up at the end of the month with my monthly reading wrap-up.

I really wanted to love this one, I’m a big fan of adventure romances. Especially if they are loosely based on Indiana Jones/the Mummy.

This just felt too much. There were a LOT of similarities between some of the Indiana Jones movies, too much for my liking.

The random definitions were also disruptive in the middle of a chapter, and they were never really explained.

2.5 stars

What a book! Really enjoyed this read. It gives adventure and forxed proximity vibes. It does feel a bit cheesy in parts and the tension between the main characters could have been ampted up a little but that didnt ruin it for me its was a very enjoyable reading experience. The cover is absolutely gorgeous. Its a very run, spicy in places, archaeology vibe novel and I cant wait to see what she comes up with next.


📚I was able to read an advanced copy of title thanks to NetGalley, Olivia Jackson and HarperCollins UK / One More Chapter 📚
📚All reviews and opinions are entirely my own📚

Such a fun read! Fun and quirky narration combined with the absurd situational comedy of a romcom and the adventure of an Indiana Jones/The Mummy movie. Overall, engaging story, characters, and romance. I’d say there’s not a huge emotional impact, and it’s not a story that will stick with you forever, but dang is it a good time!

hilarious and fun offering. very well written and with some cute characters. the writing was quite engrossing, too. 4 stars. tysm for the arc.

This was such a good book. I loved the story and the writing so much. The characters were great and the story flowed smoothly. Will definitely read more books by this author in the future.

digging dr jones was a bit cringey in places but overall the premise delivered exactly what it needed to …

the plot and premise was what excited me most about this book ,, hoping for the adventure and puzzles that you usually see in all the treasure hunting films ! i did feel as though this book to a whole to get to that stage and it only really got exciting towards the 70% which was such a shame .. it seemed the relationship between our two main characters went so fast but so slow at the same time ?? and it was slightly insta lovey ..
however by the end i did find myself really enjoying the writing and the plot coming together !

the characters were written very well .. with some unfortunate cringey lines but nothing toooo bad …

overall , i did have a good time reading this book , it’s just not ones of my faves i’ve read this year!

I was so happy when I was approved for this book, but unfortunately it wasn’t all I hoped it would be. The beginning of the book was really slow for me, and I and to push through to get into it. I’m a sucker for anything to do with archeology, but it was clear the author didn’t do any research about what archeology is. The book has major Indiana Jones vibes, and anyone who enjoys those films will enjoy this book it is the same type of “archeology” Ultimately it was a quick and easy read.

As an Indiana Jones girlie, I LOVED this! I have no been in my romance era recently but this got me back into it! I loved this and want to read more by this author soon!

Wow wow wow

I couldn’t get enough of this book! It put me into a mini slump because nothing hit the spot like this did! It’s got everything you need. The right twist of adventure, mystery and romance.

Well.. I wanted to love this book, but I sadly didn't. The plot of the book sounded really cool and I was so excited to read it!
At the beginning (until around 50% of the book) I really enjoyed this book, but the more I read I cared less about the characters and how the story unfolded. It's quite hard to describe. At one point I wanted to DNF it.
It's not a bad book per se, and I read many great reviews but somehow I couldn't really connect with the characters and sadly it wasn't my cup of tea!

I loved this one! It started a little slow for me even though the 'adventure' aspect starts early on, it took me a bit to get invested in the story and characters. Once I did I couldn't put it down. I loved Adriana and William's relationship and how he was never afraid to call her out. It was a bit of a slow burn but very spicy when it got going. The end was kind of crazy but I loved it.

Thank you Net Galley for this ARC. The story is a fresh take on an Indiana Jones quest with Adriana and Andrew on the hunt for hidden treasure. Throughout the hunt for treasure we see Adriana and Andrew interact and slowly fall in love. The story is fast paced and very engaging as it has lots of action, great banter, and good spice. I also loved how both Adriana and Andrew were very close to their siblings and the importance of family. I thought this was a fantastic read and would definitely recommend it!

Thank you to NetGalley for this ARC.

This follows the adventure of Dr Andrew Jones and Adriana Jones.

Adriana is on holiday in South America at a lovely resort with her brother William after dealing with bad news back home. She returns to her room to find a package had been left for her from the concierge , and inside finds a beautiful old bracelet. Naturally she puts it on.

Later that evening , she meets Dr Andrew Jones , who informs her that there was a mix up delivering the package , and this was intended for his room. He is an archaeologist and professor , And this bracelet is actually a very valuable artefact which is the key to unlock a century old hidden treasure which he has been hired to help recover. Naturally it is stuck on her wrist.

Andrew , Adriana and William then embark on an adventure around Columbia trying to find the missing treasure.

This was a slow burn forced proximity romance. Giving me all The Mummy, Indiana Jones and National Treasure vibes. This was a high action adventure , really heartwarming and funny romance.

Adriana Jones está disfrutando de unas vacaciones cuando recibe por error un paquete destinado a Andrew Jones, un arqueólogo famoso. Dentro, encuentra una pulsera con gemas que, al ponérsela, descubre que no puede quitarse. Pronto se entera de que la pulsera es clave en la búsqueda de un antiguo tesoro en la selva de Colombia, y Andrew necesita recuperarla para salvar su carrera.

Sin otra opción, Adriana se ve arrastrada a una peligrosa aventura, acompañando al apuesto arqueólogo en su misión. Mientras enfrentan junglas, tumbas y misterios, la atracción entre ellos crece, pero también lo hacen los riesgos. ¿Será esta peligrosa expedición el verdadero tesoro que Adriana necesitaba en su vida? Una historia llena de aventura, química explosiva y secretos del pasado que cambiarán sus destinos.




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Estuvo entretenido, pero esperaba más acción y aventuras.


Thanks to NetGalley, the publisher and the author for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.

I am a sucker for anything archeology related so I took a chance on this more romcom based novel and was so pleasantly surprised! It’s an absolute good time! Adriana and her brother William are hilarious and entirely relatable. Dr Andrew Jones is a perfect book boyfriend and such a dreamboat! I loved the adventure part of the story and it reminded me so much of a mix between “Jewel of the Nile” & “Indiana Jones.” There’s a good helping of spice and some great banter. A very solid good time!!

Thank you to NetGalley & Olivia Jackson & HarperCollins for letting me read and review this book!

Indiana jones vibes
Treasure hunting
Forced proximity
Found family

Book moved very quickly and was insta love. He got the girl and the treasure in the end

Thank you NetGalley and Harper Collins UK for the arc!

This was such a fun and adventurous romcom!!! I loved how fast paced and action packed this book was and the forced proximity was so good!!! I loved the quirky dialogue and the romance between Adriana/Andrew was just so cute to read about.

Thank you so much to NetGalley and HarperCollins UK for the arc <3

"Digging Dr. Jones" by Olivia Jackson is a delightful adventure rom-com packed with action, adventure, and romance. The story follows Adriana Jones, a struggling business owner who unexpectedly finds herself on an archaeological quest with the charming and handsome Dr. Andrew Jones. Their journey through the jungles of Colombia in search of ancient treasure is filled with witty banter, sizzling chemistry, and plenty of unexpected twists.
The book strikes a great balance between mystery, action, and humor, with strong Indiana Jones vibes. The fast-paced adventure keeps readers hooked, while the romance adds a fun and engaging dynamic. Overall, this book is an exciting and entertaining read, perfect for those who enjoy a mix of action, adventure, and romance.