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

Jane used to have a different name, a different life—but that was before she was rescued from the refugee camp after the Rwandan genocide and brought to the convent to be raised. Now she is being dismissed, told to go out into the world. 

Tim Singleton lost his wife to breast cancer less than a year ago and yet the pain and anger is still fresh in his mind. When Corrine died, so did Tim’s faith…so when he received the call from the convent, Tim isn’t quite sure why he agreed to help the young African girl with a job. 

She didn’t quite fit in with the others at the law firm that wore thousand dollar Chanel suits while her clothes were picked with care from the donation bin at the church. At nearly six feet tall, the shy girl tried to become invisible in the hectic world around her. But if her ill-fitting clothes didn’t draw attention to her, then it was a beauty that couldn’t be hidden so easily.

Soon Jane sees Tim as not only her benefactor, but her one true love. But can Tim finally open up and allow someone else touch his heart? Can he forget their difference in race and age? And more importantly, would being with him mean the loss of her innocence?


A Seal Upon Your Heart

"No," Martier interrupted. "I think I'd like to say goodbye to some of the sisters and the little ones." She had never liked when an aspirant had been there one day only to disappear and never return without even a goodbye. She lifted her chin. "Besides, I didn't do anything wrong. I'm not afraid to show my face."


Tim smiled. It was the first time he'd done so this horrible day. They arrived at St. Bartholoma, and Martier instructed him to pull around back where deliveries were dropped off.  


She rang the buzzer and after a moment a tinny voice could be heard. "Jane? Jane!"


The door opened and a small woman rushed at the tall girl, hugging her about her waist and looking up as if she was peering at a giant. Martier was grinning broadly.


"Sister Mary!" Otherwise known as Sister Short Mary. She hugged her back, finding it difficult to let her go.


"Come in come in! Why are you coming through the back?" She looked at Tim and hesitated.


Chapter 32