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The Something More
She has everything she ever wanted, but it could never compare to what she lost...
Quinn McClain’s life as an equine veterinarian on the East Coast is everything she dreamed it would all-consuming and sexy as hell. Between her high-profile patients and steady boyfriend, she maintains a laser focus on the now. Not the then. Not on a beautifully tragic, life altering past that she tries to forget ever happened. But nothing stays buried forever.
When Quinn’s dad suffers a serious accident, she rushes back to the small town where she grew up and collides full force with the past she has spent a decade recovering from, including the boy who broke her Will Deremer. Her first-love-turned-arch-nemesis has risen to fame as an author and happens to be writing the sequel to his bestselling novel in the quiet of Linzberg, Texas. He is exactly as she charming, soulful, and irritatingly attractive.
Once Quinn is in proximity to Will’s gravity, feelings that she thought were dead and buried begin to resurface, forcing her to ask questions that she may not want answered. When she uncovers the secret that tore them apart, to heal, she must forgive not only Will but also her family and herself. But no longer hating someone is not the same as falling in love again. Or in Will’s case, could it be one and the same?
Quinn McClain’s life as an equine veterinarian on the East Coast is everything she dreamed it would all-consuming and sexy as hell. Between her high-profile patients and steady boyfriend, she maintains a laser focus on the now. Not the then. Not on a beautifully tragic, life altering past that she tries to forget ever happened. But nothing stays buried forever.
When Quinn’s dad suffers a serious accident, she rushes back to the small town where she grew up and collides full force with the past she has spent a decade recovering from, including the boy who broke her Will Deremer. Her first-love-turned-arch-nemesis has risen to fame as an author and happens to be writing the sequel to his bestselling novel in the quiet of Linzberg, Texas. He is exactly as she charming, soulful, and irritatingly attractive.
Once Quinn is in proximity to Will’s gravity, feelings that she thought were dead and buried begin to resurface, forcing her to ask questions that she may not want answered. When she uncovers the secret that tore them apart, to heal, she must forgive not only Will but also her family and herself. But no longer hating someone is not the same as falling in love again. Or in Will’s case, could it be one and the same?
- GenresRomanceContemporary
401 pages, Kindle Edition
Published October 18, 2024
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December 13, 2024
Something More by HK Jacobs is a second-chance, friends to lovers romance novel. Ore protagonist and narrator, Quinn, leads her life as an equine vet on the East Coast. When her father has an accident and needs her help in her hometown, she returns to small-town Texas and is flooded with memories of her first love, the love she never forgot about. We follow her in her late teens as she meets Will, the nerdy newcomer to town, and we see her in her thirties as she reunites with Will again, now a New York Times bestselling author and total hottie. Quinn and Will must reckon with the past as they struggle to forgive each other for mistakes made in their youth.
Quinn and Will are our main characters in Something More but they are surrounded by amazing supporting characters. The friendship between Quinn and her best friend Sid is fun and realistic while her relationship with her father is heart-warming and comforting. The town of Linzberg, Texas is almost a character in itself with its gossipping residents and deep-blue swimming hole. The chemistry between Quinn and Will is hot and the tension could be cut with a knife. Jacobs has perfected the nuances and complications of love.
Something More had me swooning from the start, but it is also much more than fluff. The big-city girl returning to her hometown to bolster her fathers vet brought such a fun atmosphere to the story, adding the dynamic of cute animal situations with the witty and unique clinic staff. The lively elements of this story were balanced by both main characters, Quinn and Will, struggling with grief in their own ways. Their connection is so deep and believable, they are great characters.
I would love to recommend Something More by HK Jacobs to lovers of romance, animals, and second chances. I look forward to reading more by HK Jacobs and can’t recommend this book enough!
Thank you Reedsy for the ARC!
Quinn and Will are our main characters in Something More but they are surrounded by amazing supporting characters. The friendship between Quinn and her best friend Sid is fun and realistic while her relationship with her father is heart-warming and comforting. The town of Linzberg, Texas is almost a character in itself with its gossipping residents and deep-blue swimming hole. The chemistry between Quinn and Will is hot and the tension could be cut with a knife. Jacobs has perfected the nuances and complications of love.
Something More had me swooning from the start, but it is also much more than fluff. The big-city girl returning to her hometown to bolster her fathers vet brought such a fun atmosphere to the story, adding the dynamic of cute animal situations with the witty and unique clinic staff. The lively elements of this story were balanced by both main characters, Quinn and Will, struggling with grief in their own ways. Their connection is so deep and believable, they are great characters.
I would love to recommend Something More by HK Jacobs to lovers of romance, animals, and second chances. I look forward to reading more by HK Jacobs and can’t recommend this book enough!
Thank you Reedsy for the ARC!
December 22, 2025
Super swoon-worthy romance full of heart, healing, and unforgettable characters.
The Something More completely swept me away. From the very first chapters, I was immersed in Quinn McClain’s world one filled with animals, small-town charm, emotional depth, and the kind of love story that lingers long after the final page.
Quinn is a wonderfully layered protagonist. Her life as an equine veterinarian is demanding and fulfilling, yet her return to her hometown forces her to confront the beautifully painful past she’s tried so hard to leave behind. Watching her navigate grief, forgiveness, and unresolved love felt incredibly authentic and emotionally resonant.
Will Deremer is the kind of love interest that makes second-chance romance fans swoon. The chemistry between Quinn and Will is undeniable, simmering with tension, history, and tenderness. Their shared past is revealed with care, allowing the emotional weight of their separation and the possibility of healing to unfold naturally.
The supporting cast adds so much warmth to the story. Quinn’s friendship with Sid is refreshing and real, her relationship with her father is deeply touching, and the small-town setting of Linzberg, Texas feels alive with personality. Add in animals, witty dialogue, and heartfelt moments, and this story strikes the perfect balance between comfort and emotional depth.
While undeniably romantic, The Something More is also about growth, grief, and learning how to move forward without erasing what once mattered. It’s tender, hopeful, and incredibly satisfying.
I highly recommend this book to anyone who loves second-chance romance, small-town settings, lovable characters, and stories that feel both swoony and meaningful. I can’t wait to read more from HK Jacobs.
The Something More completely swept me away. From the very first chapters, I was immersed in Quinn McClain’s world one filled with animals, small-town charm, emotional depth, and the kind of love story that lingers long after the final page.
Quinn is a wonderfully layered protagonist. Her life as an equine veterinarian is demanding and fulfilling, yet her return to her hometown forces her to confront the beautifully painful past she’s tried so hard to leave behind. Watching her navigate grief, forgiveness, and unresolved love felt incredibly authentic and emotionally resonant.
Will Deremer is the kind of love interest that makes second-chance romance fans swoon. The chemistry between Quinn and Will is undeniable, simmering with tension, history, and tenderness. Their shared past is revealed with care, allowing the emotional weight of their separation and the possibility of healing to unfold naturally.
The supporting cast adds so much warmth to the story. Quinn’s friendship with Sid is refreshing and real, her relationship with her father is deeply touching, and the small-town setting of Linzberg, Texas feels alive with personality. Add in animals, witty dialogue, and heartfelt moments, and this story strikes the perfect balance between comfort and emotional depth.
While undeniably romantic, The Something More is also about growth, grief, and learning how to move forward without erasing what once mattered. It’s tender, hopeful, and incredibly satisfying.
I highly recommend this book to anyone who loves second-chance romance, small-town settings, lovable characters, and stories that feel both swoony and meaningful. I can’t wait to read more from HK Jacobs.
January 28, 2026
At first it was hard for me to really get into this book. Will and Quinn are both likeable characters, I just couldn’t get IN to the story. That’s why I gave it 3 stars. In the end though, I liked this story and I’m glad I decided to keep reading the book. If you read the blurb for it and were intrigued, just read it. Push through, I think it’s worth it.
January 15, 2025
wow!
The twist and turns were nerve wracking but so worth it! Beautifully written and emotionally rich!
I believe I will begin reading the middle of the book!
The twist and turns were nerve wracking but so worth it! Beautifully written and emotionally rich!
I believe I will begin reading the middle of the book!
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