A fast-paced adventurous romance!
A fun and exciting read that is as much an adventure as it is a romance. Bursting with humour, Jackson's novel is the perfect summer read that will keep you entertained right the way through. Jackson's protagonist is witty, inquisitive and ready to investigate the mystery of a hidden treasure as well as her own growing fondness for Dr Andrew Jones. A truly funny and quirky read that must not be missed! Throughly enjoyed from start to finish!
Thank you Netgalley and Harper Collins UK for an early reading copy.

This book is a chaotic, steamy, laugh-till-you-snort kind of ride that absolutely delivers on the adventure and the swoon. The jungle setting brings all the delicious forced proximity you could want, the banter is fire, and the sexual tension crackles like a cursed artefact waiting to explode. If you love your romcoms wild, spicy, and full of unexpected treasure (literal and emotional), this one’s an absolute gem.

Thank you One More Chapter for this ARC!

The story was cute and the MCs were fun and hilarious. I have come to love slow burns but this felt like it dragged on based on the circumstances and interactions they had throughout the book. I think there were too many subplots that the ending was not completely satisfying and did not feel quite there. Adrianna has a lot of trauma and we keep getting told of her trauma but she doesn't really work it out in the story. You kind of assume she does. Once they get together, all their main interactions together is just spice. The issues that Andrew had with his rival & ex felt childish and not something that would be happening at his age of 35. It is definitely a book that tells instead of show. I also didn't really care for her brother and whatever journey he was on. It just felt like he was an interruption to the main book. Overall, not my favorite read.

📖 Title: Digging Dr. Jones

✍🏾 Author: Olivia Jackson-debut author

📅Publication date: 5/2/25 | Read 5/1/25

📃 Format: e-Book 384 pgs.

Genre:
*Rom-Com
*Adventure
*Adult Fic
*Mystery

Tropes:
*slow burn romance
*a quest/journey companions
*forced proximity
*opposites attract
*lost treasure
*Indiana Jones-type H
*LGBTQIA+ rep

👆🏾POV: 1st person

⚠️TW: parental abandonment, toxic parent, sexual harassment, H cheated on-in the past

🌎 Setting: Costa Rica to Santa Marta, Colombia

Summary: When vacationing with her brother William, Adriana Jones takes a package meant for Dr. Andrew Jones. He confronts Adriana about the bracelet because it will help him find ancient treasure. Adriana can't get the bracelet off, so he asks her to come with him. Financially strapped, Adriana agrees to come with William in exchange for $50,000.

👩🏾 Heroine: Adriana Jones-33, quit her job @ at Salzburg Wine Distributing and tried to open a new business selling wine, olive oils, and vinegar supplied by women-owned. businesses. Her silent investor bailed on her after she refused his advances.

👨🏾 Hero: Dr. Andrew Jones- 34, Associate professor and academic director of Archaeology at University of Cambridge. Also works at Octavian Global to see that cultural artifacts go to a museum instead of the wealthy.

🎭 Other Characters:

* William-Adriana's brother owns a non-surgical beauty treatment clinic in Atlanta.

*Charlotte +Lulu-Andrew's sister + niece

*Dr. Carlos Garcia- works at the Museo de Historia, Andrew's mentor

*Augustine Perez- a pirate who had a wife Maria and brother Jorge who hid all the treasures. They had 2 kids Simon and Gabriel-the chest was a wedding gift to Gabriel that could contain something from the Asiento de Padua ship.

*Dr. Richard Head-Andrew's Cambridge rival who is now a black-market antiques dealer who works with private collector Nicolai Kolesnikov- the 2nd wealthiest oligarch in Russia. He hired Richard to lead the exploration w/ Andrew's ex-girlfriend Brie.

🤔 My Thoughts: I love a good quest and Adriana and Andrew got steamy in the jungle. They faced betrayal while braving the elements under threat of death. I even liked William as Adriana's wingman.

Rating: 4/5 ✨
Spice level 4/5 🌶️

🙏🏾Thanks to NetGalley, Harper Collins UK, One More Chapter | One More Chapter, and Olivia Jackson for this ARC! I voluntarily give my honest review, and all opinions are my own.

A super sweet summer romance - Indiana Jones vibes with plenty of banter, laugh out loud moments and lots of spice. I loved Adriana’s relationship with her brother, and the chemistry between Adriana and Andrew was *chefs kiss*.

You’ll like if you love
🌺Adventure
🌺Forced proximity
🌺Opposites attract
🌺Spice

Thanks to NetGalley and One More Chapter for the ARC!

Thank you Netgalley and Harper Collins UK, One More Chapter for the ARC in exchange for an honest review!

Out May 2nd 2025!!!

This book follows Adriana, on vacation at a resort with her brother, as she gets a bracelet delivered to her hotel room. She puts it on, but quickly finds that she cannot unlock it when Dr. Andrew Jones, an archeologist, comes to her to retrieve the bracelet that was meant for him. They embark on a perilous journey through the jungles in Colombia in search for the treasure that will unlock the bracelet and on this journey, they fall in love.

This book was a really fun time! It was nothing like I've read before and I found it very original. One of my dreams has been to become an archeologist so it was really nice to read about a fun quest like this. I liked the mix of romance and adventure and I thought it was well-balanced, though I did think some of the spicy scenes were unnecessary as they are repetitive.

The spicy scenes were not my favorites, but they could be someone else's! I had trouble with the writing style in the spicy scenes and how they were described.

Also, there were a bunch of inconsistencies in the plot which I had trouble getting past such as forgetting that they already talked about something or how the archeologist missed obvious clues. Writing-wise, it was cringey at times; I don't like when OMG and WTF are used in a book, but otherwise, I liked the writing and the setting descriptions. Although, I thought some physical descriptions were strange and I did not like the "blood" thing Adriana kept going on about. The dialogues could have used a bit more work to make them flow better and be more realistic.

Even though I have some qualms with the writing, I loved the story. I loved how their relationship developed and I was really invested in their adventure. I did not expect the thrill of the end and I was very engaged. The book started off a little slow but had a strong ending. I fell in love with Andrew; he was such a gentleman and I loved the Indiana Jones vibe he had going on. AND I'M OBSESSED WITH THEIR FIRST KISS!!! The setting was magical and so beautiful; I loved reading their love story through the jungles.

Overall, I recommend this book if you want to read a romance with an Indiana Jones-like MMC where they go on a treasure hunt!

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3.5 ☆

or a debut novel this is a good insta-love rom. There's vibes of Indiana Jones and The Lost City although for the latter there could have been a bit more banter and a bit more angst for my taste.

I did find the second half better than the first but I did like the the way in which our main duo meet with the bracelet mishap.

There were fun moments with William and I loved that he tagged along on their adventure, he'd be a lovely brother to have.

A pretty easy read, slow burn adventure romance

DNF @ 35%

Well. It seemed promising to begin. A woman in a messy situation accidentally accepts a package meant for someone else and is stuck, and I mean stuck, with it.

Now, I'm an archaeologist by training but I can suspend my disbelief very well for an Indiana Jones or a The Mummy. But not this. What the MMC describes as archaeology is much more straightforward treasure hunting. The point where they break, enter, and do major property damage really reinforces this.

But I could handle that if I care about the characters. And I don't. A third into the book and you've got to give me something. There are some longing looks, but it's not convincing me.

And another thing. The promo copy doesn't mention the brother coming along for this whole adventure. And it becomes clear at about where I quit that the sibling relationship is going to be a major point and I'm not here for that today.

So yeah. Clearly this one's not working for me. Could work for someone else though.

I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

enemies to lovers? forced proximity? ADVENTURE?! say less. I had so so much fun listening to this and I hope everyone is absolutely running to read this on release day!!

Give me laugh-aloud-worthy wit from an opposites attract couple any day of the week. This was a fun read full of Indiana Jones vibes. Read if you love:
- Opposites Attract
- Forced Proximity
- Destination Romances
- Spice
- Fast-Paced Books
- A Little Mystery

A fun blend of romance and adventure. However, I do think the tension was a little lacking, and the second half is definitely stronger than the first.

Thank you to the author, publisher, and Netgalley for this ARC.

First of all I want to thank NetGalley for the ARC.

Digging Dr Jones had an intriguing premise and a vibrant, colourful cover that initially caught my attention. Set in a lush, adventurous backdrop, the story promised a mix of archaeology and romance ,something that sounded right up my alley.

However, while the book had its entertaining moments and a few witty exchanges, it didn’t quite deliver the emotional depth or character development I was hoping for. The pacing felt uneven at times, and the chemistry between the main characters didn’t always feel believable or fully fleshed out.

That said, it wasn’t a bad read just not one that left a lasting impression for me. It’s a light, easy book that might appeal more to readers looking for a breezy, low-stakes romantic adventure.

Thank you for gifting me this ARC! I had a great time reading this book and I definitely laughed out loud multiple times. The writing was nice and fast-paced, but it did lack in depth in my opinion. The characters remained quite superficial, even though there were some heavier topics that were (quickly) discussed. I loved the whole ''Indiana Jones'' vibe this book gave and I love the cover!

what a fun book, I'm always hunting down books that feel like an Indiana Jones adventure or story with some romance tossed in. there aren't many but they always turn out so good! excited to see how this does after release!

The sun is shining and I’m really excited to talk to you about my latest read: “Digging Dr. Jones”

Adriana Jones just wanted a relaxing vacation with her brother, maybe a beach, maybe a fruity drink, but definitely not an ancient cursed bracelet that latches onto her wrist like an overenthusiastic toddler. But what would life be without a little twist, and that’s exactly what she gets. To make things even worse, it turns out the bracelet was actually meant for another Jones: Andrew, a world-famous archaeologist, adventure magnet, and living proof that the unexpected can somehow be hot.

Now stuck with a clingy piece of ancient bling and a very grumpy Indiana Jones knockoff (with better abs), Adriana is roped into an expedition through the Colombian jungle to find a lost treasure. It’s a classic romcom recipe: one jungle, two unwilling partners, a dash of danger, a sprinkling of sexual tension, and enough snarky banter to fill an Incan temple. Will they find the treasure? Will the bracelet come off? Will Adriana survive a week without cell service?

Packed with tropes we all secretly (or not-so-secretly) love: forced proximity, opposites attract, and spicy slow burns, this book delivers it all, and if you like your romance with a side of danger and your archaeologists infuriatingly attractive, this is the escapist jungle romp you’ve been craving.

An absolutely delightful Summer read! The writing is really comfortable and the plot is reminiscent of the movie the The Lost City. Definitely will be recommending this book to all my friends!

Loved the book! It could definitely be a movie one day.
The places described in the book were beautiful and made you want to pack your bags and go exploring. The race to find the treasure was so much fun! Richard, a villainous man working for the Russians, tries to steal the treasure with his wife, Brie—while alliances constantly break and form.
Adrian and Adriana were like two puzzle pieces brought together by fate—perfect for each other.
The book's main focus was the treasure hunt, and it truly did justice to the excitement and suspense of the chase. The love story of Mr. and Mrs. Jones was also perfect, especially with William along for the ride.

3.5 ⭐️

Thank you so much to NetGalley and HarperCollins UK - One More Chapter for this e-ARC, and congratulations to Olivia Jackson on her debut!

First off—the cover! I fell in love with it immediately. I’m definitely someone who judges books by their covers (guilty!), and this one totally delivered on the promise of a fun adventure.

I’ve always been drawn to stories involving treasure hunts and exotic locations—I grew up watching Lara Croft—so I was completely sold on the premise: an unlucky tourist accidentally locks herself into a priceless bracelet and ends up dragged into a wild treasure hunt deep in the Colombian jungle. Sign me up!

Adriana made me laugh so many times—I really enjoyed her personality, especially the quirky word “definitions” she invents throughout the story. And Andrew Jones? Think Indiana Jones, but British. Enough said.
What surprised me most was the sibling bond between Adriana and her brother, William - it’s been a while since I read a story with a strong brother-sister dynamic.

Olivia Jackson’s writing is fast paced and engaging, and the Colombian setting was so atmospheric. Also, I really loved the mystery and historical elements behind the treasure hunt. Really creative!

If you enjoy romcoms packed with adventure, spice, and a touch of mystery, I definitely recommend giving Digging Dr. Jones a try!

This was honestly so fun! It had the perfect blend of humor, romance and adventure. It was light and quick to read, highly recommend.

What a great read. I couldn’t put it down. Just the right blend of humour, adventure, mystery and romance. Great writing style. Would completely recommend. Thank you to NetGalley and the publishers for giving me access to an early copy of this book.

This was such a cute story! I love the Indiana Jones storyline.and the steamy side was absolutely perfect. The slow burn was well written. Thank you so much!