Variation by Rebecca Yarros follows Allie Rousseau, an elite ballerina who’s spent her life living up to her mother’s demanding expectations. After an injury forces her to take time off from her career, Allie returns to her summer home, only to be haunted by memories she’s tried to forget.
Hudson Ellis, a Coast Guard rescue swimmer, is no stranger to high stakes. But after leaving for basic training, he made a decision he regrets—one that cost him his chance with Allie. Now, with secrets between them, Hudson believes they can never be together.
When Hudson’s niece shows up at Allie’s doorstep looking for her birth mother, both their pasts and presents collide. As the truth about their tangled history unravels, Allie and Hudson must decide if their love can be rebuilt or if the secrets will keep them apart for good.
Variation by Rebecca Yarros is a New Adult, Contemporary Romance for 18+ readers.