Firstly big thank you to Netgalley, Harper Collins/One More Chapter and Olivia Jackson for inviting me to read the ARC in exchange for an honest review.

I actually finished this in May but only just articulating thoughts now. This was a light easy read. Think The Mummy, National Treasure and Indiana Jones but with more sexy times.

The chemistry between FMC and MMC was good and I enjoyed their relationship as wsll as the relationship she had with her brother who is also her best friend and hilarious. In addition it had antagonists you could really despise.

One I'd recommend and it's currently 99p on the kindle!

Tropes:
• Forced Proximity
• Opposites Attract

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A cute fun read with a hint of adventure, mystery, as well as history! If you're looking for Indiana Jones vibes, forced proximity and a disastrous meet-cute, this one's for you. Rating: 3,5/5 stars.

I really wanted to like this book, but unfortunately it fell flat for me. I didn’t quite understand how this could be categorized as enemies to lovers when it was clear to me that our MMC liked her very early on in the story. I liked the banter between Adriana and William as it definitely felt like a real sibling relationship. I just wish there was more chemistry and more showing instead of telling in terms of the romance between Adriana and Andrew.

I love the new trend of books with the Indiana Jones-type adventure that brings two people together so I thought this would be great and it started out interesting enough but then fizzled. The characters were wooden and unlikeable and the relationship between Adriana and her brother was confusing; he seemed more like the best friend with the conversations they were having. Also, the funding issue – who has unlimited money to put artifacts back in museums?!! The sexual tension in this one was a little cringeworthy and when they get together, it seems like the whole story stops and they’re not running from bad guys because they have tons of alone time and no cares in the world; it seemed off. The pacing also wasn’t consistent and made it difficult to get into the story though there were some funny parts. This one just didn’t work for me.

Adriana and William are on vacation when Adriana is surprised with a bracelet—or so she thinks. The bracelet isn’t meant for her, but for a certain Dr. Andrew Jones. Andrew is a handsome archaeologist on a mission to find a long-lost treasure, and he just so happens to need the bracelet adorning Adriana’s wrist to do so.

In Digging Dr. Jones, you're taken on an adventure in search of an ancient lost treasure.
While Andrew and Adriana are trekking through jungles, traveling to multiple destinations and crawling through crypts, you will find yourself laughing out loud at the cheesy (romantic) lines and puns. The cheesy lines and puns were an absolute treat for me. They had me laughing out loud!

Overall, the story is lighthearted, fast paced and pleasantly written making it a fun and enjoyable read.
I’m glad that I was given the opportunity to read this book! It was an amazing adventure!

Thank you NetGalley, Harper Collins and Olivia Jackson for my e-arc of Digging Dr Jones.
Our FMC Adriana Jones puts on a bracelet due to mistaken identity with our archaeologist Dr. A Jones - and is forced into adventure when the bracelet won't come off but is needed for a treasure hunt.

This book was so promising - with vibes of Indiana Jones and Romancing the Stone, but it just didn't follow through.

The pacing is sporadic, and the conflict was underwhelming.
The spark between Adriana and Andrew was good, but the rest was a bit one dimensional.

Digging Dr. Jones is a laugh-out-loud, spicy adventure rom-com that totally delivers on fun and flirty vibes. Adriana’s vacation takes an unexpected turn when she accidentally ends up with a magical bracelet meant for the irresistibly handsome archaeologist Andrew Jones—and there’s no taking it off!

Thrown together on a wild treasure hunt through the jungles of Colombia, Adriana and Andrew’s banter, chemistry, and mishaps make for a delightful read. Think The Lost City meets a sexy rom-com with just the right dose of adventure and humor.

If you love treasure hunts, quirky characters, and sizzling romance, this book is a real gem.

A thoroughly enjoyable Indiana Jones style romp through Columbia - I found the start to be a bit slow but once it got going the story really took me by suprise and I loved the twists and turns! Read if you enjoy forced proxmity and treasure hunts 😍

Thank you to Netgalley and Olivia Jackson for my review copy!

I love the beginning and the chemistry between MMC and FMC. The Indiana Jones vibe is amazing. Where it started losing me was how she kept obsessing about coming from different worlds. I found the FMC a little annoying at times. But over all I did enjoy my time reading this.

This was such a fast-paced book that i really enjoyed for a debut novel. I cannot wait for more books by this author!

Just finished Digging Dr Jones by @oliviajacksonbooks and had so much fun with it!

The banter made me smile. The pacing was zippy and addictive. I laughed out loud a few times. It's like a sunny afternoon on the beach with a pina colada in hand. 🍹 But in book form. 💁🏼‍♀️

Because treasure hunting in Colombia, forced proximity, amazing settings, and all the adventure?! Yes please. If a bit of archaeology mischief sounds fun to you, too, add this to your TBR immediately. Total gem. 🥭🌴🌺

Thank you to @oliviajacksonbooks and Netgalley for the ARC! 😊😊





A note to the publisher: I purchased this book in a physical copy once published, and read it that way. Please be aware that there is a shocking amount of editorial errors in this book, even the printed version. Names are spelled differently (Ruby/Rudy), punctuation issues, long paragraphs that should have been split up based on action from the characters, and more. I have never seen so many errors in a traditionally published book. I highly suggest a different editor go through this book and fix the issues. Thank you!

Thank you to NetGalley, One More Chapter, and HarperCollins UK for an e-ARC of Digging Dr. Jones!

Adriana Jones's vacation takes an unexpected turn when a surprise gift turns out to be magical, stuck on her wrist, and intended for the handsome archaeologist Andrew Jones. The bracelet is key to uncovering a legendary treasure in the Colombian jungle, and Andrew won't let Adriana's mix-up derail his mission. The only option? She must join him on his adventure. With danger, crypts, and unexpected chemistry ahead, Adriana’s accidental detour may lead her to the real treasure: love.

Digging Dr. Jones is definitely a favorite of 2025! It has everything: forced proximity, destination romcom, opposites attract, and a treasure hunt! Adriana and Andrew were a perfect couple with off the charts chemistry. Andrew is now added to my list of book boyfriends. Plus…there’s no third act break up!

Yes, the romance was great, but I also thoroughly enjoyed the adventure plot. I wanted to know where the treasure was hidden and why. The mystery of it all was fascinating. And the villains? They were straight out of Indiana Jones and The Mummy. 10/10 no notes.

I can’t wait to read what Olivia Jackson writes next!

I had such a fun time reading this book. I flew through it and recommend for a fast fun read. It's a book mostly based on vibes and a fun plot so read this i you are looking for that plus a nice romance.

Thank you to NetGalley for the advanced digital edition.

Digging Dr Jones is sexy rom-com with plenty on offer to keep readers entertained., It's a bit of a cross between the various Indiana Jones stories and Romancing The Stone, as struggling business owner Adriana teams up unwillingly with archaeologist Dr Andrew Jones in search of treasure that is linked to a bracelet which she has put on and can't get off. The story moves rapidly through different South American locations, each with their own appeal and their own dangers. There are plenty of plot twists as well as greedy antagolists, who will apparently stop at nothing to beet Adriana and Andrew to the prize. Then there is the chemistry between these two, and it is off the charts. I loved watching their emotional engagement building as their relationship grew closer. This book kept me on my toes from start to finish and was a thoroughly entertaining read.

Thank you Harper Collins for my gifted copy. All opinions are my own.

This was such a fun and steamy ride. Adriana meets Andrew Jones when she puts on a mysterious bracelet that was delivered to her by mistake. They end up going on an adventure together (with her brother William) to remove the bracelet and try to find lost treasure.

I had so much fun with this! Adriana and Andrew had great chemistry and banter. Her brother. William, was also a fun side character. I liked how Adriana was skeptical at first, but really got into the mystery. Adventure romance seems to be a newer subgenre and I’m here for it! I’d recommend this for fans of movies like Romancing the Stone and books like Code Word Romance or Temple of Swoon.

Insta love works only in certain, quite rare cases, and this wasn’t the case. The MC was whinny and annoying plus the writing was not to my taste.

This is the kind of book you’ll want to devour in one sitting—fun, sexy, and full of adventure. I adored the banter between Adriana and Andrew. Their opposites-attract dynamic is pure gold—she’s all chaotic energy and quick wit, while he’s the brooding, brilliant professor who can’t resist her charm. The forced proximity (thanks to a cursed—er, "enchanted"—bracelet) leads to hilariously awkward and swoon-worthy moments. This isn’t just a romance—it’s a full-blown treasure hunt! From jungle treks to cryptic clues, the adventure keeps the story fresh and exciting. And yes, the spice delivers. The slow burn is delicious, with tension so thick you could cut it with a machete. Adriana’s brother, William, is a scene-stealer. His meddling and one-liners had me cackling. My only minor quibble is that the romance moves fast (hello, insta-lust!), but given the high-stakes adventure, it kinda works. The ending wraps up neatly, though I wouldn’t have minded more jungle peril, more banter, more Andrew being adorably flustered.

Perfect for fans of "Romancing the Stone" vibes and adventure romances that don’t skimp on the fun. Highly recommend! (And now I need a sequel—or at least a spin-off for William.)

Thank you to NetGalley and One More Chapter for the ARC!

I found the FMC unbearable and the MMC wasnt much better. I thought it would be very different based on the description but it was kind fo a let down. I thought it would be fun and cute but it didnt really flow. The MMC is grumpy but not in a good way and not in a way that worked for me. Like he has to convince a woman to go with him to a different country and he does that with lots of money? That is not the romance and flirty charmer I was hoping for. And she was just complainy and shallow. I guess this might be on me but it just wasn’t working.

This book was everything I needed after a few very heavy, dark romantasy books back to back. The perfect pallate cleanser- funny, sexy, not too serious and will have you singing “Doctor Jones” by Aqua the whole time 😌

This book was such a fun time!! I loved how adventurous and funny it was. It really hit the Indiana Jones void in my heart.

I really liked how we dived straight into the plot and the characters got to work together straight from the get go. I had an absolute blast and lots of laughs!!

Overall I had a great time and the romantic relationship really suited the story!!