Wow this book was so frustrating.

I did not believe the connection between the two main characters and the side characters connection felt forced. There was 0 chemistry between any of the characters.

The only interesting part of this whole book were the locations they went to on their adventure. That's it.

The premise sounded so promising with this book, but it was a massive let down.

Thank you though to NetGalley and HarperCollins UK for giving me the opportunity to read and review this novel! The book will be someone's cup of tea, just not mine.

This book is:
- Low suspense
- Mutual yearning medium burn
- Traversing around Colombia trying to stay ahead of competitors
NOT Indiana Jones or a rom-com.

The characters were quite flat to me. I got a bit frustrated with Adriana and how she at first very much was hung up on her dad not being there, then about not believing in love, and then being hung up about growing up on a trailerpark and not having finished college.

Andrew was even more flat. Maybe because we do not get his POV? He seems into Adriana, but never acts upon it and he seems very avoidant of opening up. For the longest time I thought he might be the fake MMC to divert the reader's attention or something (á la ACOTAR).

William was a superfluous character to me. I did not see his added value to the story or the quest.

The plot itself sounded very interesting. However, as I've said before, this book doesn't have much suspense or high stakes that got me excited and att the edge of my seat. It moves on decently, but I wasn't stopping all activities in my life to keep coming back to read this book. If you enjoy this style of book then great it could totall be for you! i just enjoy more action.

The writing itself I enjoyed. It didn't feel juvenile or illogical. Everything was very coherent and easy to follow. I just didn't understand the random dictionary style definitions of words every once in a while. It was not consistent enough to provide a quirkiness to Adriana's personality. Just seemed off.

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3⭐️

A cute light hearted read, that was very quick paced and easy to read. The adventure aspects of the story were a great change from everything I’ve read recently which added a fun twist!

The love story was the obvious focus on the story but for myself did feel like we were lacking a little bit of character depth/building in sacrifice to the overall adventure story. It made the characters a little two dimensional but if you’re after a quick paced fun read then that doesn’t really take anything away from the story! I’d describe as an ideal holiday read, the stakes are low, I didn’t feel overall invested in the characters and it was a fun time.

Thanks to Harper Collins UK, One More Chapter, Net Galley for this ARC

Okay, yes, I was sold by the title alone. I mean, is there anyone out there who can read Digging Dr. Jones and not hear it in Short Round’s voice?! With those big shoes to fill, I dug in... and loved it. Treasure hunting with a hot archaeologist? Sign me up. Add a touch of yearning, another team hot on their trail, a buried treasure, and some long-awaited spice, and Mama’s a happy girl.

On vacation in Costa Rica with her brother William, Adriana never expected a mysterious bracelet to be delivered to her room, or everything that would come with it. Enter: Andrew Jones. Excessively tall, drop-dead gorgeous, and, oh yeah, a very determined archaeologist.

There’s just one hitch: the bracelet won’t come off, and Andrew needs it. Which means Adriana is now along for the ride. She has to join him to unlock a pirate’s chest that could lead them to a long-lost treasure deep in the jungles of Colombia. Sounds easy, right?

I thoroughly enjoyed this book. It’s fast-paced but still a slow burn, just how I like it. Andrew and Adriana were lovely. Truly lovely. Their journey made my heart sing. It was sweet, honest, and then... oh, so smutty. It gave me Romancing the Stone vibes (which is very high praise coming from me).

I’m so happy I got the chance to read this one. Highly recommend!

This was so cuute!!

It’s giving: rom-com, Indiana Jones, a quest, friendship and so much yearning.

It was a bit cringey at times, but definitely enjoyable!

When Adriana Jones receives a mysterious package containing a bracelet, she immediately puts it on. The package was meant for Dr. Andrew Jones, who needs the bracelet to unlock a secret treasure hiding in South America. When Adriana can't take the bracelet off, she's dragged to Colombia with Dr. Jones as he searches for the hidden treasure. The pair finds themselves in one dangerous situation after another, racing against the clock and another team of treasure hunters to get to the finish line first.

Recommended for fans of adventure novels who don't mind some romance added in.

Who would have thought that an Indiana Jones style romance was something I needed. This was such a fun and lighthearted read. I loved every second.

The adventure aspect immediately appealed to me and I definitely think it’s a new romance sub-genre that I will be obsessed with.

Digging Dr Jones is a refreshing new addition to romance and I’m excited to see what swoon worthy adventure Olivia Jackson takes us on next!

3.5 stars

This book follows Andrew and Adriana, who are on a quest to find ancient lost treasure after a mishap means that the bracelet needed to unlock the treasure is stuck on Adriana's wrist. This book follows the journey of them travelling Columbia in order to find the treasure. I really enjoyed the first half of this book. The relationship between Andrew and Adriana was funny, and I enjoyed how they were begrudgingly together. I enjoyed the relationship that Adriana has with her brother, who is also on the trip. I liked the adventure aspect, and the tension between them was sooo good. The last third of the book is where it lost me. There was too much spice that felt unnecessary, and there were one two many plot twists. The epilogue was cute, and I did overall enjoy this book!

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Digging Dr Jones

3.25 / 5 ⭐️

2.5 / 5 🔥


This book was definitely more focused on the relationships rather than the adventure aspects which I found made the pacing a bit slow for my preference. The slow burn/ angsty desire between the MMC and FMC hit the nail on the head though! It was soooo delectable!

All in all , a bit of a predictable read but an excellent pallet cleanser


This book is for you if you like :

Adventure romance
Forced proximity
Slow burn

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4⭐️ that was so much fun!!

I desperately needed this book! It was the perfect little escape and I had the absolute best time reading it. We follow Adriana who is currently on vacation with her brother and ends up getting a package with a bracelet inside. She of course decides to put it on and that’s when Dr. Andrew Jones enters. He’s a 6’6 British professor with heterochromia and hunts for treasure on the side! There was a mix up and that bracelet was supposed to go to Andrew but it’s now not able to come off, so he offers Adriana a proposition to come with him to Columbia because that bracelet is actually a key.

This book is perfect if you’re looking for a fun romance with adventure that gives Indiana Jones vibes! I also wasn’t expecting it to be as spicy as it was wow. I had an absolute blast reading this!

Thank you Netgalley and One More Chapter for the e-arc!

🗺️ adventure
🗺️ rom com
🗺️ first person single pov
🗺️ spicy
🗺️ Indiana jones vibes: treasure hunting, booby traps, and jungle treks

Digging Dr. Jones had be in a chokehold! The chemistry between Adriana & Andrew was off the charts with spice levels to match 🌶️ Their treasure hunt was daring with a few twists & turns. William was a wonderful supporting character and added some depth to the storyline. 👏NO THIRD ACT BREAK UP 👏
I can’t wait to read more from Olivia Jackson.
Thank you to Net Galley & for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.
5/5
Thank you to Net Galley, One More Chapter & HarperCollinsUK for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.

this was so fun and didn't take itself too seriously. its not different to other romance books but still a light quick read, definitely would read more by this author. enjoyed the destination aspect of the story!

3.5 stars

Digging Dr Jones is a predictable adventure insta-love romance.

Adriana is on vacation with her brother William when she receives a random package - inside is a bracelet with gem stones. Without thinking too hard about it - Adriana puts the bracelet on her wrist... soon she's met by the gorgeous Dr. Andrew Jones who offers her money to please take the bracelet off....because it was meant for HIM not her... the bracelet won't come off and Dr. Jones offers her MORE money to come on an adventure to Colombia with him to discover some treasure that is connected to that bracelet.

This is a funny, quick and predictable read with lots of cheesy dialogue and insta-love romance. William is easily the best character and he's hilarious.

I think fans of Indiana Jones or just romance lovers in general would enjoy this one!

Thank you to HarperCollins UK/One More Chapter & NetGalley for the ARC in exchange for my honest review. I look forward to reading more from Olivia Jackson.

3.5 stars

Digging Dr. Jones is a fun & easy adventure romance featuring a treasure hunt in Colombia and a hunky archaeology professor. I loved the Indiana Jones / National Treasure vibes and there were some funny moments. Andrew was a good love interest but I didn’t really connect to Adriana all that much. The romance was pretty instalove and I thought some of the dialogue was a little cringey. It was a cute read overall though with a good amount of spice, and it gets bonus points for the pretty cover.

Thank you to HarperCollins UK/One More Chapter & NetGalley for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Indiana Jones meets National Treasure with a sprinkle of spice.

I had such a fun time reading this book from start to finish. I loved how strong-willed Adriana was and how tender-hearted Andrew was.

They made the perfect pair and made me feel single in the best way possible.

What a great book from a debut author!

I've been so excited for this book. The title sold me and I'm a sucker lately for archaeology romance/ adventure. This read was a lot of fun. I just wish there was a physical copy for my shelf.

Thank you to NetGalley for the advanced digital edition.

Andrew Jones is in a mission to find the bracelet but he can't do it alone, Ariana must go along with him to find the bracelet.

Many thanks to NetGalley, Olivia Jackson and HarperCollins UK, One More Chapter for supplying an ARC in return for an honest review

📚 Adriana’s life is a mess, and a quiet holiday with her brother sounds like the perfect escape. But when a mysterious, gem-studded bracelet turns up without a note, curiosity gets the better of her. It looks harmless enough and no harm ever came from a pretty bit of jewellery, right?

⭐ When I got the email to say I’d been accepted to read and review Digging Dr Jones by Olivia Jackson I was absolutely ecstatic. I love all things Indiana Jones/National Treasure and I’ve never read an adventure romcom before so I wasn’t sure what to expect.

I’d like to start by saying I did enjoy this book! However I found the FMC frustrating at first. She came across as judgmental and a bit full of herself. The romance between Adriana and Andrew also felt like insta-love, and I would’ve liked a bit more of the his characters backstory.

Interestingly, I noticed a few similarities between the FMC’s mum and certain scent descriptions with those mentioned in a book by Emily Henry, but that could just be because I’d recently read it!

Overall, I thought the book was good. It was fun, exciting, and fast-paced. Some readers have said it’s a bit far-fetched, but I think it’s the same for most adventure stories in general.

If you enjoy spicy romcoms and are in the mood for something a little different, Digging Dr. Jones is a decent read!

I really enjoyed this book! I giggled at the banter, I held my breathe at the suspense and I rooted for the main characters the whole time! If you like Indiana jones and a good rom com you’ll love this book!

Thank you to NetGalley and Harper Collin’s/One More Chapter for this e-ARC!

This is a wonderful debut!

In this book we get forced proximity along with touch her and d!€ vibes! While it is a bit insta lovey it didn’t really deter me.

I loved Andrew and his Indiana Jones vibes, he’s one capable dude!

New bucket list item: getting it on in an abandoned historical building! 😂😂