'Avalanche' Summary

Price Ruyler arrives in San Francisco after the 1906 earthquake, determined to rebuild his family's fortune. His success and charm make him a coveted bachelor, but he remains aloof until he meets the captivating Helene. Their whirlwind romance culminates in a marriage that quickly becomes a whirlwind of its own. As Price navigates the complexities of rebuilding his life and his business, he becomes consumed by Helene's enigmatic past. His love for her is tested as he uncovers secrets buried beneath the rubble of the earthquake, secrets that threaten to shatter their marriage and their carefully constructed world. The novel blends romance and suspense as Price unravels the truth about Helene and the secrets that bind them. Amidst the rebuilding of San Francisco, Price must confront the wreckage of his own past and the hidden truths of his present, ultimately discovering that love can be both a powerful force and a destructive one.