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

A wonderful read!
This novel drew me in from the very first page and kept me hooked until the end. The characters were vibrant and relatable, the writing was engaging, and the story had just the right balance of heart and humor. Highly recommend!
Many thanks to NetGalley, the author, and the publisher for my ARC. All opinions are my own.

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!

I have been looking for a book that gives off a tiny bit the mummy vibes, and this pretty much satisficed a need I had for a contemporary romance.
Like there was a tiny moment between them that I did not like but overall I had a great time reading this. I really liked their relationship dynamic. Plus look a book with a unique job!

Thank you to the author and HarperCollins UK / One More Chapter for the ARC via NetGalley!

Oh my, my my! I don’t think I’ve ever read an adventure romcom but now I know I need to change that ASAP because this book was so much fun!

The entire book is filled with adventures whilst trying to find a pirates hidden treasures and whilst doing so they’re facing some shocking turns and events.

Adriana kicks off the story with her opening a parcel and putting on a bracelet that was never intended for her. Now she can’t get it off and the owner wants it back.

Andrew is in search of some pirates treasure that was lost many years ago. When his trip ends with a much needed bracelet on the arm of a random stranger he’ll do anything to make sure that bracelet stays with him.

After a few back and forth conversations they set up a deal and soon the adventure starts bringing Andrew, Adriana and William (Adriana’s brother) to Colombia.

Adriana has doubts about certain things, about things that happened in the past and what she should and shouldn’t be feeling or doing but being in Andrew’s presence soon knocks them off. This character truly comes to life whilst doing something so spontaneous for her. Her character development has been so thrilling for me. She’s a bold and beautiful woman and it was brilliant to see.

I loved the easy friendship that came along for them, the easy conversations and how invested they all got whilst searching. Their banter and the way they found the time to laugh and joke around. I loved every second.

This is the first book I’ve read from this author but I now know it won’t be the last. I was on the edge of my seat wondering what was going to happen next! I was hooked and couldn’t stop until I had finished!

Olivia Jackson brought us a face paced steamy adventure romance with Indiana Jones / National Treasure vibes.

If you love

• Indiana Jones vibes
• Strangers to Lovers
• A close Brother, Sister duo
• A not so meet cute
• Forced Proximity
• Adventure Romance

then this book is for you.

I had a lot of mixed feelings about this book, but I have to say it was a lot better than some I've been reading lately.

First, let's start with what I liked. The premise was enough to suck me in, and for the most part, it definitely read like a rom-com movie. The ending was filled with a lot of action, which I really appreciated. The MC, while very naive or self absorbed at times (but what romance doesn't have an MC that's like that?!) was pretty well thought out and developed.

What I didn't like: Pacing. The book felt too slow for the first 2/3. After that, it felt like things finally started to happen, with most of the action in the last 20% of the book.
The relationship between Adriana and her brother. It was borderline inappropriate. They were very touchy feely, and she seemed to only refer to him as "Handsome" instead of his name. I get that he was gay and nothing was going on, but it just felt too much. Adriana's insecurities. They also seemed to be over the top. Yes, we all have insecurities, and trauma from past relationships, but the MC seemed to never, nor want to, put in any work to get past them. Like her trigger word from her father - instead of healing from it decades later, she just bans the word as if that will magically fix things. People are in charge of their own triggers, but she put it off on other people. She also let her one romantic relationship she had (which wasn't really even toxic) affect the next decade of her life without a second thought. Like, aren't you in your 30's? Is healing not a priority?? It just bugged me too much.

If you, unlike me, are able to get past these nuances, then you'll love this book. The action/romance at the end was worth finishing the book for me, but the first 2/3 of the book just didn't hit the mark.

**Thank you NetGalley and One More Chapter/Harper Collins UK for sending this book for review. All opinions are my own.**

This was such a fun adventure romance! Adriana and Andrew were great leads, and their slow burn tension filled romance was top notch. Definitely recommend this book for fans of Indiana Jones and Lara Croft!

🪏 Digging Dr Jones 🪏
⭐️⭐️⭐️

Adriana’s much needed vacation takes an unexpected turn when she receives a gem-studded bracelet as a surprise gift. However, it turns out the bracelet is meant for Andrew Jones, a renowned archaeologist, and it refuses to come off. Andrew needs the bracelet to uncover an ancient treasure hidden deep in the jungle of Colombia so in order to resolve the mix-up, Adriana must join him on his quest.

This forced proximity, adventure rom com was actually so different and fun and I loved the premise but the execution was a little off for me. Some of the dialogue and banter was a bit cheesy/YA/cringe and it was too insta love for me, I need some angst and pining and a build up in my romance. I wish we saw more character growth and development but overall this was a fun easy romance to read and think some people will absolutely love this.

⋆ ˚｡⋆୨୧˚ 4.2 stars ⭐️

⤿ 𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘳𝘵𝘦𝘥 april 26
⤿ 𝘧𝘪𝘯𝘪𝘴𝘩𝘦𝘥 april 28

arc review 💌
release date: may 2

⁀➴ 𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐬
🗺️ forced proximity
💕 opposites attract
🗺️ fish out of water
💕 spicy romcom
🗺️ set in colombia
💕 amazing sibling dynamics

this was a really fast faced, insta-lovely romcom but surprisingly fun. i went in expecting a silly romance and it delivered, it didn't go below my expectations and i enjoyed this for a debut novel 💞

both mc's weren't anything special per se but i liked how there was a somewhat emotional connection the characters had with each other before hooking up yk.


🗝 ⋆౨ৎ˚⟡˖ ࣪quotes
₊ ⊹ my presence had taken him out of a dark place and brought him into the light.

₊ ⊹ i never ignore people who are important to me.

₊ ⊹ the world disappeared, and it was only the two of us, swaying under starry skies, blanketed in balmy air.

₊ ⊹ he didn’t care about our different social backgrounds, and the ocean that separated our lives. he wanted more dates with me. he wanted more of me.


thank you to netgalley and harpercollinsUK & one more chapter for a digital arc

I was really excited for this book based on the blurb, but I just couldn’t get into it. The first chapter was so long and clunky and not what I was expecting. I did not like the characters. I skipped to the smut parts and they were smutty. Not really my thing I did have the DNF.

Thank you to NetGalley and HarperCollins UK for providing the ARC.

I really wanted to enjoy this book, but unfortunately I felt like there were too many issues for me to look past.

The pacing for this book is wildly inconsistent. You start the book kind of getting thrown into Adriana's backstory. There's a business deal gone south, although it is not explained right off the bat. You don't have a lot of time to get to know Adriana and her brother before you're already enmeshed in her meeting Andrew. And before the end of the first chapter, she has already agreed to travel to a foreign country with the man she just met. Conversely, the rest of the book drags on and it feels like an absolute slog to get through the story.

Adriana and Andrew are two very different characters that seem to go together about as well as oil and water. I was never sold on their love story and their interactions seemed forced. It didn't help that Adriana came across as very immature for her age, which, when offset by Andrew's rigidity, did not paint her in a good light. Andrew was also incredibly uptight, and he reads as boring and stiff. These two together don't make a convincing couple.

Overall, some people will like the adventure romance in this book, but I had a hard time with the pacing and the characters to really enjoy it.