Above Rubies (Uncharted Beginnings Book 2)

Olivia wants to believe Gabe when he says her worth is far above rubies, but would he still say it if he knew the truth?It’s 1863, and Olivia Owens believes education should be a top priority in the new settlement of Good Springs. Between planning lessons and helping on her family’s homestead, Olivia doesn’t have time for Gabriel McIntosh’s charming advances. When the council denies her request to build a schoolhouse, Olivia must challenge their ruling while hiding frequent bouts of word blindness (dyslexia).If the council knew the new teacher couldn’t always read, they wouldn’t allow Olivia to teach anymore.As a carpenter, Gabe McIntosh is working hard to help build the settlement of Good Springs, and once his land is granted, he begins constructing his own house. When Olivia discovers he plans to share it with her, she guards her heart from him. But Gabe is determined to win her affection and to discover what she’s hiding.