Digging Dr Jones
Olivia Jackson
A 3 star review
Publisher : One More Chapter
Publication date : May 2, 2025
Print length : 433 pages
A surprise gift is exactly what Adriana Jones needs to improve her vacation, and a bracelet with gems will do the trick.
Except once it’s on, she’s faced with two problems:
The bracelet is actually meant for Andrew Jones – the renowned and utterly gorgeous archaeologist
It will not come off, no matter how hard she tries…
Andrew Jones needs this bracelet if he wants to find an ancient lost treasure deep in the jungles of Colombia. And there’s no way he’s letting Adriana’s mistake cost him his career.
There’s only one solution: Adriana must accompany him on his quest. Trekking through jungles and crawling through crypts wasn’t on Adriana’s vacation agenda, but an adventure with the very sexy Dr Jones might just be the treasure she’s been seeking…
***If you're a fan of Raiders of the Lost Ark, The Lost City, King Solomon's Mines, then you'll appreciate this plot. Treasure hunting with a side of romance. Clue delivered to the wrong person, meeting a wildly handsome archeologist, getting drawn into the scheme; it's all a setup for a good story.
This is not the first time recently I've run across a female lead character that's mostly unlikeable. I like witty banter and enemies to friends trope but this fell flat. Adriana’ had a sarcastic tone for most of the book. Andrew has the patience of a saint and takes it with a smile; how unbelievable. Their attraction was instant and they had a rocking sex life but romance was in short supply. To me the most likeable character was William the gay brother. He was fun, fearless, thoughtful, romantic; he could have been the lead love interest.
For me the plot was a little sluggish and could have used more obstacles in the way, chase scene running from the bad guy. If romance isn't the point then the adventure needs to be upped. The ending is left such that it could become a series of Dr. Jones books.
I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.
