Pepper writes stories that span the gamut from humorous to heartfelt, however the common theme is crossing boundaries. Pepper's unique stories often tackle taboo topics such as mental illness and homelessness. Readers will find themselves questioning their own sense of right and wrong, attraction and desire.
In addition to writing, the author is also an artist, an introverted recluse, a self proclaimed empath and a foodie. Pepper Pace can be contacted at: 
pepperpace.author@yahoo.com

Hayden Michaels had given six years of her life to MyKell before he informed her that things hadn’t been right for a while. He had met someone else. And that’s when she opened her eyes and saw the mess that she was; financially, emotionally and physically. Never able to maintain the discipline to carry through with any weight loss goal, Hayden makes a bold decision. She will throwaway an entire year of her life; moving towards her goals with no thought of pleasure or pain. 

As she recreates herself Hayden meets situations and people that help her to realize her worth, namely a man who has been written off by society. But the question becomes whether Hayden can accept the faults of someone else without allowing herself to go backwards?

The Throwaway Year

Out on the patio, Dante was standing with an extremely handsome man, and both were drinking beers.  Dante did a double take and nearly dropped his.


"Wow, you lost a lot of weight!"  Dani smacked his arm until his mouth clamped shut.  Dante was attractive, built like a wrestler with light skin and eyes.  He was also a little immature but despite their numerous problems, Dani thought he was too cute to let go.  It was a mentality she understood well because it was exactly how she used to feel about MyKell.


The man standing next to Dante was on a whole different level though.  He could have modeled men's underwear with his tall, toned body.  When Dani said that he was dark, she hadn't lied.  Sean was Morris Chestnut dark and he towered over her at well over 6'3" or maybe 6'4" – at the least.  To say that he was handsome was an understatement.  Dani had not exaggerated.


Chapter 32: No Promises No Lies