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

Martier took a deep breath and told her about what had happened with the police. She didn't leave out any pieces, and in the middle of it tears she had tried to hold back began to fall. 


Sister Mary gripped her hand. "What you feel right now—that feeling as if you are less, that you are less important, that you have fewer feelings, that you have fewer rights—well, that's what that policeman wants you to feel. Then it makes him feel as if he has more."


Martier watched her intently, her eyes still watery. "I feel … powerless. Like I had to shut up and take everything he said and did. And if Tim, my boss, hadn't been there then he could have done anything he wanted." Tears sprouted in her eyes again and spilled over. "I think that's why I'm afraid."


Chapter 40