I loved the premise and execution. The writing felt effortless and the romantic tension built in the most glorious way.
Once I started, I couldn’t put it down. This was such an amazing story and the development of it was on point.
It was an easy and relaxing read, with a great banter and many moments which many me laugh out loud.

I would definitely recommend this book a fun holiday read. This book has vibes of Indiana Jones smashed up with a romcom. We follow Adriana Jones holidaying in Costa Rica with her brother when she mistakenly opens a package delivered to her hotel room which she thinks is addressed to her. Inside is a beautiful bracelet which naturally she tries on. Skip forward to the actual intended recipient Dr Andrew Jones arriving and when she tries to take the bracelet off to return it to him finds that it’s impossible to remove – a bit of a disastrous meet-cute. Dr Jones is an Archaeologist working for both Cambridge University and a secret society which aims to ensure that priceless artifacts stay out of the hands out of private collectors and treasure hunters. Ariana and her brother William accompany Dr Jones on a trip to Colombia in search of a missing treasure. Cue picturesque destinations, Andrews rivals in the form of his ex Brie and her husband Richard and their security team, secret hiding places behind waterfalls and creeping through crypts in hopes of being the first to the treasure.

I really enjoyed the family aspect of the story with Adriana’s and Williams relationship which was already tight-knit, become more open and truthful as Adriana discovers the truth of Williams past relationships. Adriana also has personal growth going from someone who was very anti-love and relationships after her ex-college boyfriend dumped her with the excuse that his family wouldn’t accept her because she’d grown up living in a trailer park she would always be trailer trash. Through the course of the story she becomes much more open to the idea that her and Andrew may be able to have more than just a holiday romance.

I will admit that there were some farfetched parts of this story, and that one of my least favourite tropes of insta-love was kind of prevalent with Andrew and Adriana only knowing each other for 2 weeks, however, if you are looking for a fun break from reality that’s light-hearted and romantic then this definitely fits the bill.

this book was filled with adventure and lust and all the giggles. it was unlike anything I’ve read before and i was completely amazed by the creativity and detail in which the setting contained. each setting was described beautifully, i imagined i was also in the tropical rainforest, venturing out on a hunt for lost treasure. the meet cute in this was unbelievable and almost too cute to manage. the adriana was kind of unbearable at times and she seemed to be so self centred. I liked the mmc and his intellectual style and his determination. He was also so obsessed with adriana it made the story so much sweeter. I didn’t like the stereotypical attitude of her brother, he had that expected flamboyant personality of a gay guy which seemed so forced and unnatural

I really enjoyed this.
Thank you so so much for allowing me to read this
I enjoyed the concept of the book and jelled with the characters easily

Was this earth shattering or groundbreaking? No. But boy was it fun. This is for the romcom girlies who also love Indiana Jones. The book’s tagline might as well be “this belongs in a museum”. An adventurous journey through clues left by a Spanish pirate for a lost treasure and navigating attraction when looking at a history of bad relationships in the rearview. Dr. Andrew Oliver Jones is the modern day British equivalent of Indy, complete with Fedora, and I think it’s fun that this book actually references Indiana Jones rather than making it an homage without outright admitting it exists. This is a genre I think the world needs more of. Archaeological adventure romcoms. Because we live in a world that could use more Indy coded heroes.

Well, worth a read, and just a whole lot of fun.

Thanks to NetGalley for the eARC.

Did this book change my life? No, but it was good time! It’s a great action packed rom com. Adriana accidentally gets roped into a treasure hunt by Dr Andrew Jones. They become friends during the journey and start to fall in love. I loved all the twists and the side characters. I definitely recommend If you’re looking for a quick fun read!

A sweet and fun adventurous romance, perfect for fans of Indiana Jones, Outer Banks, and Jungle Cruise! I thought the book was so funny, I loved the banter and the high adventure plot. It was definitely cheesy at times, but sometimes you can use a good cheesy romance book! If you are looking for a palette cleanser or just a mindless romance to get lost in, its perfect!

This was such a fun adventure book! I had a fantastic time reading it and was recommending it to my friends at only 25% in. Absolutely loved it!

Thank you to HarperCollins UK, One More Chapter & NetGalley for the eARC in exchange for a honest review.

Unfortunately I am DNFing at about 30% in. I really wanted to enjoy this, it should be right up my ally. I really am not connecting or vibing with the characters or the story. I spotted on to the miscommunication trope from a mile away but also girl, who taught you to travel with someone you met 5 minutes ago?! I'm also all for lgbtq+ rep but it felt like Adriana's brother was written as a stereotypical gay man for the sake of having a lgbtq+ character.

When accidentally putting on a bracelet she thought was a gift to her, the last thing she expects is to find herself going on an archaeological journey and an all paid for vacation with a hot archaeologist. This was a fun contemporary romance with Indiana jones vibes. The spice was fun and the story itself was a cute read. I definitely think if you're looking for a Indiana Jones vibes kind of story, absolutely pick this up.

Release Date: May 2, 2025

Publication/Blog: Ash and Books (ash-and-books.tumblr.com)

*Thanks Netgalley and HarperCollins UK, One More Chapter | One More Chapter for sending me an arc in exchange for an honest review*

Due to a misunderstanding Adriana Jones receives a parcel intended for Dr Andrew Jones and tries on a bracelet - only to find that she can't take it off. She ends up on a treasure hunt with Andrew, traipsing through jungles whilst being followed by others after the same treasure.
To be honest I wasn't sure when I read the synopsis of the story, I loved the idea of an Indiana Jones type action story, but I'm not always a fan of too much sex in a story just to spice an otherwise boring book. I am pleased to say that my fears were unfounded, there was plenty of action and the spicy bits suited the story. I liked the two main characters and her brother really added to the story with his antics. I would give this story 4.5*,rounded up to 5* because it would be churlish not to, read and enjoy.
I received an advance copy of this book from the publisher through Netgalley, however this did not influence my review of the book and I subsequently purchased it on release.

What an unexpected turn! I actually quite enjoyed this book!
I was unsure at first, especially on the few first chapters, the writing didn’t do it and just the overall layout. The way it stare. But then I started to get more and more into the book and it was like watching an old movie in my mind. Ex (mummy, travel to the center of the earth or treasure) those types and I couldn’t get enough! The only thing that really threw me off a bit was Adriana insecurity’s but it was okay. Loved William!! This book without him wouldn’t have happened lol.

This was delightful.
True Indiana Jones vibes with extra romance. I loved the characters, and how real they felt. The adventure/mystery was so fun to unravel with them.
This would be the perfect romance book club book, especially if you love Indiana Jones.

This was an enjoyable read. It's easy to follow and the writing was great. There's wonderful descriptions and I felt there was a lot of thought put into the plotting to give you that mysterious adventure.

Adriana thinks she's received a lovely gift in a beautiful bracelet but it ends up belonging to the handsome archeologist Andrew Jones. Adriana is up getting roped into an adventure of a life time looking for a lost treasure in Columbia. There's turns and puzzles to be solved. Adriana finds herself on a personal journey to overcoming her issues of relationships and fear of love. Adriana and Andrew have great chemistry and I really liked how much of a cinnamon roll Dr. Jones is.

The only thing stopping me from giving this a higher rating is I found Adriana's inner monologue a little frustrating at times. Also, how she tries to let her anxieties ruin something wonderful for her no mother how much she's shown. Also, once the spice was introduced it was kinda back to back and I was finding myself wanting to get back to the storyline. Other than that a fun story!

This is a great summer read! If you're a fan of adventures and Indiana Jones then def check this out! Thank you @onemorechapter for the gifted ebook.

This was, without a doubt, one of the most entertaining books that I have read this year. I was laughing and kicking my feet throughout the entire book. Literally start to finish. Our FMC is sassy and witty and just so fun that you can't help but love her and want to see what chaos she can get into next. Our MMC is stoic and serious but fun and adorable at the same time which I know doesn't make sense, but once you read this you'll understand. Our FMC's brother, aka the bet supporting character ever, is hilarious and honest and so fun. I don't know if he or the FMC had me laughing more at times. The entire cast is just great. Even the villains were written well and kept me entertained. If you like Indiana Jones & The Mummy you will absolutely love this book.

This was an entertaining, well-written book. It was fun, fast-paced and action packed. I enjoyed this book and would recommend it to others.

While I was reading Digging Dr. Jones by Olivia Jackson, I couldn’t help but think about an episode of Bob’s Burgers called “The Cook, the Steve, the Gayle, & Her Lover.” Specifically I couldn’t help but think about Steve, a one-off character Bob’s trying to impress and become friends with who happens to also be an archaeologist. In the episode, Bob is disappointed to learn that archaeology is nothing like the Indiana Jones movies.

Digging Dr. Jones takes the opposite approach. Not just in that both of our main characters’ surnames are Jones (which leads to a mixup that sets off the story) but also in that they end up in multiple dangerous situations essentially graverobbing, dealing with booby-trapped ruins, and coming face to face with more than a few skeletons.

Was this book believable? To be honest, not in the slightest. But was the adventure fun regardless? Absolutely.

**So then when do I feel so disappointed by it?**

In a word: fatphobia. The book includes multiple throwaway comments about body size and watching one’s figure and it honestly grated. Because the author could have just left it out! We didn’t need to know Andrew didn’t eat bread because he was a self-described “chubby kid” so he cared a lot about keeping his body fat-free as an adult. Nor did we need any discussion about Adriana’s stomach being “flat enough” like happens before she bones Dr. Jones the first time. It added nothing. (Related thing I hated: Adriana’s insistence that Brie needed Botox, as if her forehead moving when she made expressions was a problem.)

It just felt extra gross when considering the current landscape of beauty and how aging has become the enemy, and an obsession with skinniness is returning. It bummed me out for it to show up in an adventure rom com.

So yeah. This would have been a fun, if unbelievable, romp. But I ended up feeling let down.

Digging Dr. Jones was exactly the kind of cozy, swoony, and feel-good romance I needed. From the moment I met the delightfully nerdy Dr. Jones and the whip-smart, relatable protagonist, I knew this was going to be a comfort read—and it exceeded my expectations in the best way.

This book struck a perfect balance between humor, heart, and heat. The banter was sharp, the chemistry was undeniable, and I found myself smiling constantly as the romance blossomed. It had the fun of a rom-com but with surprising emotional depth, touching on themes of identity, self-worth, and letting your guard down after past hurts.

One thing I especially appreciated was how grounded the characters felt. They weren’t perfect, but they were lovable and layered. Their relationship grew organically, with tension and tenderness that made every romantic moment hit even harder. Also, the archeology elements? A charming bonus. It gave the story a unique flair without overpowering the romance.

If you love cinnamon roll love interests, clever dialogue, and stories that leave your heart warm and happy, Digging Dr. Jones is a must-read. Josie Juniper has such a fun and fresh voice—I’ll definitely be keeping an eye out for whatever she writes next.

Great premise--Indiana Jones meets The Mummy, in which a woman puts on a mistakenly delivered priceless bracelet (as one does) and a hot archeologist shows up to claim his artifact, but it's stuck so she has to go on an adventure with him to discover pirate treasure in Colombia. Unfortunately, the writing didn't hold up for me; it felt too juvenile and the FMC seemed very immature for a grown woman. And we don't get the MMC's POV, so he feels quite flat. The dialogue and the banter just aren't working because of the immaturity and flatness. It could be a fun ride, but the depth isn't there.

3.5 stars — cute, fun, and full of adventure!

Adriana Jones thought she was on a relaxing vacation—until a mysterious bracelet traps her in a treasure hunt with the infuriatingly charming Andrew Jones. Tropical clues, sizzling chemistry, and rival treasure hunters make this a fun, flirty read perfect for fans of romantic adventure.

Thank you to NetGalley and HarperCollins for the free advanced copy. I am leaving this review voluntarily.