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

"Mr. Singleton! I just wrote you a letter of thanks. Did you receive the receipts and IRS form? I sent them."


"Mr. Singleton, you have no idea how much your gift has helped our school. I hope you don't have a problem with the amount. I'm aware that the value of your donation is much less than what you actually paid for the items. But I believe they gave an excellent—"


"I wasn't calling about the donation," Tim interrupted. "I was calling about Martier." Tim heard her sharp intake of breath. 


"Lord, nothing's happened to her has it?" 


He could hear the fear in her voice, which gave him a small sense of satisfaction, albeit cruel. "No, nothing has happened to her, at least nothing damaging. She's doing well at the job and seems to be getting along comfortably. The reason I called is more about her memories."


There was a soft, relieved sigh. "Yes. She doesn't remember her life before the school."


Chapter 44