Digging Dr. Jones is a romp of a romance with fish out of water scenarios a plenty while our FMC tries to find her place in the world after reeling from a break up. We meet Adriana Jones, who, while on a vacation with her brother, is mistakenly sent a bracelet addressed to A. Jones - thinking this is a present eagerly puts it on...only to find out she can't get it back off. Cue the meeting with the hot archeologist, Andrew Jones, who entices Andriana to join him on his quest while dodging his rivals.

This was super cute - it was fun seeing Adriana deal with her insecurities and I appreciated Andrew as a MMC. Having Adriana's brother as a back up character was great and helped keep things fresh amid the betrayals from Andrew's rivals. I found the pacing to be a bit slower than I typically go for, but all the same enjoyed the journey. If you enjoy fish out of water, close sibling relationships, and adventuring give this romance a shot!

Thanks very much to NetGalley and to One More Chapter for the advanced copy.

Firstly thank you to net galley and the publishers for letting me read an advanced copy of this book!

I loved the sound of this book from the blurb and the cover art is absolutely beautiful.
The book was definitely entertaining and I enjoyed most of the humour. That said sometimes it was overly cheesy/ cringe and I felt like that could’ve been avoided.
I just felt that it was overly wordy at points and found myself wanting to jump ahead and get situations over with.
I absolutely loved the setting of the book and Colombia it was described beautifully. I did enjoy this book and I am glad I had a chance to read it. I loved the action vibe, as I don’t see that very often 🥰

✨ 3.5 ✨

Thank you Netgalley for the eARC in exchange for an honest review!

I really enjoyed this book ~ it felt quite different from other “fluffy romance books” (my own words) that I really enjoy reading - the low stakes easy to consume kind!

Adriana Jones is on holiday in Costa Rica with her brother when she gets a packaged delivered and it’s a gorgeous bracelet - then she can’t get it off - and she realises it was for Dr Andrew Jones. Is this bracelet the key to some long lost pirate treasure? They then embark on a quest through Columbia to find out!

I just loved the whole National Treasure adventurous vibes and I thought their romance was sweet. I did find the romance quite “insta-love” but I still enjoyed it and I found sometimes Adriana and her brother a little immature for their 30+ age which felt quite unrealistic.

I would highly recommend if you like reading quick, low stakes, holiday vibes romance novels with good smutty scenes and hunky men (with nerdy jobs).

I knew “Digging Dr Jones” by Olivia Jackson was going to be good when I read the description, I just didn’t realize how good. The story line, writing, characters and chemistry between the two MC’s made this book unputdownable. It has been a long time since I binged a book but this book was done in 1 day and a half. Every spare moment I had I was reading this novel. The plot was fast paced and interesting. I loved the different locales they went to in Colombia to search for the pirate treasure. I enjoyed reading about the culture and the food woven into the storyline. The chemistry between Andrew and Adriana was steamy and their banter as well as the relationship development was really enjoyable to read. I loved Andrew as an MC, he is the ultimate golden retriever who reassures Adriana and stands up for her every step of the way even when they disagree. Adriana is dealing with some self esteem issues after a bad relationship but even she is able to see past her own struggles to realize what she has right in front of her in this new relationship.

The adventure she gets dragged on because she accidentally put on a bracelet meant for Andrew and can’t get it off unleashes a series of events that unfold in fast and furious manner, with lots of fun along the way. The writing was easy to read and hooked me from start to finish. I could not stop smiling the entire book, it was such a fun read!

Digging Dr. Jones was a cute, adventure rom-com with the perfect amount of tension for someone like me that gets stressed out reading too much angst. It moved fast and was overall well-paced in the adventure, and while it’s hard to believe they love each other after two weeks, they went through a lot in that time so I let it slide. I wish we got more into each of the main characters histories because it felt a lot like tell-not-show personality wise, and they didn’t feel entirely fleshed out at times. Overall, this was a delightful read and I’d totally recommend to anyone that loves action/adventure with heart.

This was full of adventure, treasure hunting, and archaeology with a side of cute romance! The book was fast paced and kept me guessing at every chapter. I loved that the romance was low stakes but still held depth for each of the main characters. I loved when a romance has no third act breakup and this gave me everything I wanted for Andrew and Adriana. The antagonist was predictable but I enjoyed what they brought to the story.

Thanks to Harper Collins UK & One More Chapter for this ARC.

Girl’s holiday is rudely interrupted by the delivery of a priceless bracelet from her ex-boyfriend. In a twist of fate, the bracelet actually belongs to Dr Indiana Jones himself, wait… Andrew Jones? Close enough.
Que a world wind adventure to Colombia in the search for buried pirate treasure; crawling through crypts, exploring waterfalls and setting off traps in a labyrinth. With a dusting of brotherly whit, an obscene number of condoms and one large breasted ex-girlfriend, this is going to be a good adventure.

Plot
The plot is simple. There’s some pirate treasure hidden at the end of a romantic jungle adventure. There’s some seriously cool clues that I enjoyed following with the characters and I really liked the race against the other archaeology team.

Characters
FMC
The FMC is fine. She’s a redheaded beauty who has risen from the bottom to try and start on own business, only to be screwed over by her ex. She shows plenty of grit and determination, despite being swamped with thousands of dollars of debt, and seems to really enjoy going on this journey.
She did feel a bit flat at times however, as even though she had a gut wrenching backstory, I found it difficult to care about it at times.

MMC
Our MMC is equally tall dark and handsome, with an illustrious academic record and lots of money to spend. I don’t know if this career really exists (I suspect unfortunately it doesn’t), but it is beyond cool. Working for a mysterious company to hunt down hidden treasure is entirely badass and such an amazing premise for a story.
I like Andrew. He’s honest and persistent in a good way, wanting not only to complete his mission, but always wanting the best for the FMC and her brother.

The Rest
The only real one of note is William, the fun loving and hilarious brother. He adds an element of humour that really makes the story.

The Chemistry
The chemistry was okay. There was definitely some attraction between the two of them, but I found myself caring about it less than the main plot.

The Good
The plot. I love this premise.

The Bad
The writing is a tad clunky at times. There’s some painful similes scattered throughout the book and a few sentences that would benefit from a rewrite, but its not terrible. The use of American English for some of Andrew’s dialogue was off putting at times.
The only really part that lost me was when they reached their final destination. I found some of this hard to follow and the author didn’t do as good at job painting a picture of this building as I needed. Lots happened, but I didn’t really know what was going on.

The Ugly
No uglies.

The Wrap Up
If you want a treasure finding adventure with a good amount of romance smattered through, this is absolutely the book for you. If you can overlook a little bit of bad writing, this story has an excellent plot

Thank you to NetGalley and HarperCollins UK for the ebook ARC of Digging Dr. Jones by Olivia Jackson!

This book was so much fun! It took me a minute to fully get into the story, but by the 20% mark, I was hooked. I loved the treasure-hunting, Indiana Jones vibe, it made the whole thing feel like an adventure.

Adriana and Andrew were adorable together. Watching them solve the clues as a team was such a treat, and their chemistry? Perfection. The slow burn was paced really well, and it made their connection feel earned.

Also, Adriana’s brother William was hilarious! His supportive energy and the nicknames he gave Andrew had me cracking up.

If I had one small critique, it’d be the pacing in a few spots, it dragged just a bit here and there. But overall, this was such a great read, and I’d definitely recommend it to anyone looking for a fun, romantic adventure!

Thank you to NetGalley and HarperCollins/One More Chapter for the opportunity to advance read Digging Dr. Jones, it was quite the adventure! A great debut novel, so well-deserved kudos to Olivia Jackson.

One thing about me is that I’m a HUGE sucker for any kind of adventure story. The Mummy, Sahara, Indiana Jones - you name it, I’ll be sat and watching it. That’s why I was so exciting to read this story, it’s everything I love.

This was a fun read, and it had a lot of genuine laugh out loud moments, which I find is rare in a book. I loved the way that the meet-cute was set up, the dynamic between Andrew and Adriana, and the situations they found themselves in.

What didn’t quite work for me was 3 main things:
1) William, Adriana’s brother, got on my nerves. Why are you being so moody on a FREE trip? Lighten up buddy.
2) It was a bit too insta-love for my taste. One second Andrew and Adriana were strangers, the next she had a bunch of feelings for him. It felt like it went from 0 to 100 too quickly.
3) Some sentences were worded oddly. At times, Adriana’s choice of words during her narration was distinctly British, to the point where I had to confirm it wasn’t our resident Brit, Andrew, narrating or speaking. The flow could have been improved, but considering this is a debut novel and the author has dyslexia, it’s understandable that her writing isn’t refined yet. It didn’t detract from the story at all.

Overall, this was a very enjoyable book that captured my attention from the start. I found Digging Dr. Jones to be a perfect blend of fun, flirty, and adventurous elements that kept me hooked from start to finish. The thrill of the treasure hunt and chemistry between the characters made it a delightful read that I would recommend to anyone craving a light-hearted adventure with a touch of romance. Kudos again to Olivia Jackson for crafting such an entertaining debut novel, and I look forward to seeing what she will bring us next!

Wow! Thank you to One More Chapter for allowing me to discover my new favourite romance author in Olivia Jackson. I devoured this book; it was so engaging and a unique premise that took you out of your standard workplace romance or hockey stadium.

This is a real page turner, set in Colombia with so much adventure that could have been text-heavy or bulky to read but never was. It features two compelling protagonists - opposites attract with a very unique meet-cute. I really loved headstrong Adriana and charming Andrew, who gave us great spice, sizzling chemistry and the right about of cheese. William made a great sidekick with an added injection of comedy, no pun intended!

Overall, this is an excellent summer read and ideal for those looking to switch up from your usual rom com plot. Fans of Indiana Jones, The Mummy, The Lost City and Disney’s 2001 gem Atlantis: The Lost Empire (niche) will need to have this bookmarked as their 2025 summer read for sure!

This was really cute and such a great adventure!
Like Indiana Jones but such a rom-com!
The spicy scenes were mildly cringe at times, but overall not bad.
I would 100% recommend this for a fun pallet cleanser.

Thank you so much to Harper Collins UK and One More Chapter for an early copy of Digging Dr Jones! 💖
If you watched Indiana Jones and thought you would be that person in his lecture with "love you" written on your eyelids, this book is for you! This Indiana Jones inspire romcom has SO much action and adventure and it brings such a fun and fresh aspect to this romance! There's also aspects of insta-love, forced proximity, fake dating (ish), enemies to lovers (ish), and so much more! There are even some aspects of grief and family trauma that the main characters experience and grow with.
I think if you love all of these things, you will adore this book! Although, personally, there were some aspects that I struggled with, like the writing style and the insta-love... This writing style was pretty simple and some descriptions/action moments felt like they weren't completely described. This is something that usually doesn't bother me but for some reason this book kind of made me notice it. If you're good with a little more simple writing style and insta-love, then the things that bothered me shouldn't bother you at all! Especially if you like all of the above aspects! 💕

Big not for me. The writing was WAY too fast-paced. I could never fully immerse myself because I didn't fully understand what was really going on. Weird relationships, okay plot, the writing honestly felt like it was a last minute hack job write or it was ai written and the author and editors neglected to check to make sure things were flowing correctly. I feel misled and oversold on this book. I will not write a public review to avoid diminishing the hype around release day as some people may like fast-paced and hasty writing.

This book offers a breezy, heartwarming escape, filled with witty banter, endearing mishaps, and just enough chemistry to keep the pages turning. The love interest is suitably charming, with enough depth to make their dynamic engaging, even if some of their conflicts feel a bit predictable.

While the book excels in humor and sweet moments, the protagonist’s personal growth occasionally takes a backseat to the romantic plot. A deeper exploration of their emotional journey could have added more weight to their happily-ever-after.

That said, the supporting cast adds plenty of fun, and the romantic tension is well-paced, making it easy to root for the central couple. The writing is light and engaging, perfect for readers looking for a feel-good story with a few laughs along the way. If you don’t mind a little predictability and enjoy banter-filled romance, this book is a charming pick—just don’t expect too much introspection between the meet-cutes and grand gestures.

Digging Dr. Jones is for all the Indiana Jones lovers who wanted a heaping dose of romance with the action and adventure. This was fantastic, and such a fun read!

There is a lot to love about this book - the author clearly has used all of the standard adventure works as inspiration for the story (Romancing the Stone, The Goonies, Indiana Jones, National Treasure, and even The Lost City) and it shows in how lovingly the characters and plot are detailed. I found myself enjoying all of the main characters, though I felt the antagonists were somewhat paper-thin at times. There isn't really anything shocking or surprising here, but there's nothing wrong with a book that is skillfully written, entertaining, sexy and fun. I enjoyed that it avoided a great number of tropes - it sorta exists outside of them all (the closest would be the "forced proximity" but it isn't all that forced). I enjoyed the references to modern Atlanta (my home town)...though I found it fascinating that her favorite two things to show the MMC when he says he'll visit Atlanta are: The Biltmore (hours away and in North Carolina) and Savannah, also hours away. But whatever.

Nothing earth shattering, but highly enjoyable nonetheless. Rounding up for avoiding the tropes and for the light sense of humor that is a deep part of the novel. A solid 3.75...rounded up to 4 for GR.

Big thank you to NetGalley and HarperCollins for an opportunity to read an advance copy. All opinions are my own and are uncompensated. Digging Dr. Jones is out May 2nd and you can preorder now.

3 1/2 stars, rounded up because of all the Indiana Jones references!

I am always looking for books that have romance mixed with an adventure. I am also a huge fan of Indiana Jones so as soon as I heard about this book, it became one of my most anticipated releases and I knew I had to read it.

This book follows Adriana Jones, who meets Dr. Andrew Jones, an archaeologist(!) while on vacation with her brother in Costa Rica. Due to a mixup, she ends up with a bracelet that was meant for him and that bracelet is a clue to finding a treasure. However, others are after the treasure for themselves, while Dr. Jones is basically like:
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Adriana and Andrew team up to find the treasure and the story goes forward from there.

I absolutely loved all the references! There were plenty of Indiana Jones references of course, like Adriana buying him a Fedora (which I loved), but there were also references to The Mummy (another all time favorite movie of mine!) and even Tomb Raider. I highlighted so many references in my copy because they were all so well done and fitted into the story so seamlessly.

Since this is a romance first and foremost, it ended up being more romance focused than treasure hunting focused. The clues that they kept finding were vague and hard to follow at times, but they seemed to find exactly what they were looking for with little effort. In the middle of the hunt for the treasure (and the race to beat the others looking for it) they end up getting distracted by each other instead, and I'm here like:
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I thought the writing was interesting and engaging overall, but a few things that Andrew said got somewhat cheesy and didn't seem like something a man would say.

Overall, I did really enjoy this book. It was a fun debut, especially for Indiana Jones fans!

Following the life of Adriana, alongside her brother and the love interest Dr Jones, Digging Dr Jones was such a fun read!

As the trio go on the hunt for a sought after treasure, we see many moments of humour, romance, and just sheer cheerfulness too... something which is honestly so refreshing!

All in all, it was a light-hearted, entertaining read!

Thank you for the opportunity to read this ARC, I really enjoyed 'Digging Dr Jones by Olivia Jackson.

It's a spicy, adventurous, rom-com. The tension was tensioning. I can see where all of the great reviews come from, I really fun, easy read.

A very fun romance for fans of action/adventure/comedy and Indiana Jones.

Great characters and compelling storyline and a joyful quick read.