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!

I absolutely love movies like National Treasure, The Mummy, and Indiana Jones! So when I see a book that has some of those elements I’m all about it. This book had a very fun meet cute that lead the FMC on an adventure of a lifetime with her very own Dr. Jones. The two the go traipsing through jungles, crypts, and caves searching for treasure. Along the way they find love. There are threatening villains and dangerous booby traps. For a first book this one was good. Loved reading the ARC so thank you NetGalley.

3.75/5 ⭐️s
🌶️🌶️ - medium spice

LOVES:
- It felt like a slightly rocky start, but I eventually gathered enough info to be intrigued and as the book went on, I became invested in the treasure hunt
- The random “definitions” or dictionary entries throughout were fun. I actually wanted even more of them!
- Really appreciated the moments when people made Adriana reframe her negative thoughts about herself
- William was a great brother and friend. He was also quite entertaining 😂 Happy with how his story went too 🥰
- Andrew dealt really well with Adriana’s BS 🙄
- The ending was intense and exciting. It was cool to see the culmination of everything.

CRITIQUES:
- I wanted more build up and tension between the MCs in the first half. It felt lack luster for a while and they were both weirdly awkward until the second half.
- The hang up with Adriana feeling judged for her upbringing got old 😑

Bottom line, I would rate the first half vs the second half of this book differently:
First half 3 ⭐️s
Second half 4.25 ⭐️s

The first half felt slow and it was hard to feel invested in the characters or mystery. The second half was a lot better and I enjoyed it a lot more.

Thanks to NetGalley, One More Chapter, and Harper Collins UK for the eARC 💝

Digging Dr Jones is such a romp! The humor, the romance, and the mystery all fit together so well. This isn't so much an insta-love so much as insta-thirst, and honestly, who could blame her? The Indiana Jones/Uncharted vibes were a little far fetched but built a fantastic meet-cute, and I found myself not only loving the romance between Adriana and Andrew, but also the sibling love between Adriana and her brother. It was a bit spicier than I would usually go for, but it was so much fun.

The concept of this book was different and very interesting! Adventure romance is a fun new genre for me and I loved it. I loved all of the characters in this book and Andrew was completely swoon-worthy!!

Thank you to NetGalley, Harper Collins UK, One More Chapter, and Olivia Jackson for this ARC!

Thank you to HarperCollins UK / One More Chapter for the ARC! This was a great read for anyone who loves Indiana Jones and The Mummy, but I had a hard time connecting with the romance in the book. Perhaps it wa the instalove, but it felt a little too rushed for me. However, it was a good escape and a swoon worthy MMC, so what else is a girl to ask for?

2.5 stars.
I really wanted to love this but I just couldn’t get into the story. The characters didn’t feel developed enough for the insta love trope so I didn’t find myself rooting for them. A slower burn definitely would have been more enjoyable.

The adventure element was fun and definitely my favourite part of the story but the romance was where it fell short for me.

I want to watch this movie as a sexy, action packed rom-com like The Lost City. The characters are interesting and likable, and the plot was just a fun ride from start to finish. The mystery was good, the adventure was like an Indiana Jones movie, and it was just a great time.

I especially liked that the romance added to the adventure. As Adriana and Andrew get closer and start to fall for each other, she gets more and more involved in solving clues and reading maps. Her input it invaluable, and I loved how Andrew was never jealous of her when she figured things out. Her brilliance only made her hotter to him, and we love that in a MMC. Plus they had great chemistry.

Cant recommend enough! It’s a great beach read but also great for any time

I loved the premise behind this plot when I read the synopsis. And while I was mildly entertained, the characters just felt flat for me. It felt like they just did not have any genuine connections despite the insta-love that appeared to happen. I found the conversations between the characters to be forced and sometimes difficult to get through. This story has a lot of potential, however it just wasn't for me.

If you loved 1999 the Mummy, you’re gonna die for Digging Dr Jones by Olivia Jackson!

Rating; ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️/5
Spice;🌶️🌶️/5

We are introduced to Adriana Jones. A down in her luck entrepreneur on a holiday with her Brother William. When a package arrives are her room for an A Jones. She opens and finds a beautiful bracelet. Just to find out an hour later the bracelet was property to another hotel guest Andrew Jones.

Dr Jones and Adriana lead themselves into the cutest adventure of a life time. As the bracelet can only be removed when it is used for its sole purpose. A key to a tomb long forgotten!

I loved this book with everything in me. From the sassy and stubbornness of the FMC. To the intellectual golden retriever that is Dr Jones!

Every thing about them made me feel like this was the perfect romance of the two main characters of 1999 film, the Mummy! Dr Jones was ever described with as much yumminess of Branden Fraser!

As the tale went on there was never a dull moment or missed beat! Olivia Jackson wrote a squeal worth romance with arm pumping excitement for these two characters!
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Thank you so much NetGalley and Harper Collin’s for the opportunity to read and review this book!

3.5 stars rounded up to 4. This book would be perfect for an in between pallet cleanser. There’s not a whole lot of depth to it. It’s just a cute rom-com. I think you would enjoy this book if you like Indiana Jones and searching for treasure plot lines.

This is just a fun read. I personally didn’t feel much of a connection to any of the characters. They were lacking depth and growth that I like to see in a novel. The comedy throughout the book also felt a little forced. It was still a cute read though.

I would recommend this book if you’re just looking for a fun read. Thank you NetGalley for the advance copy for my review.

Digging Dr. Jones is an adventure/romance that will have you wanting to know both how to solve the mystery and how our main characters will navigate both the adventure and each other. This story is a fun ride that includes a treasure hunt, forced proximity, and adversaries that are racing to find the treasure first. While the characters were all a bit one-dimensional when it came to their development, the adventure and chemistry between them still makes this a fun read!

A little bit of a slow start, but I really got into this as the adventure picked up! I enjoyed the mix of romance with the suspenseful parts of the treasure hunting. There were a little too many named characters, especially for some of the "bad guys," so it got a little confusing to try to keep them all straight (when it really wasn't needed). I liked Adriana as a character, although sometimes she had some weird comments that felt like they would definitely date the book in the near future (just kinds of meme/online related mentions), and that almost took me out of the moment.

Ultimately, a cute and fun quick read, and I really enjoyed it!