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

"Uh … yes. I'm not ready for a relationship." But that was a lie because he thought that he might be ready. He couldn't tell her that there was a woman whom he'd met and this woman had taken up every bit of free thought that he had. Martier made him want to wake up in the morning and actually live, not just get by. There was a purpose. He could see the beauty in the world again and enjoy the sound of music. He could allow himself to feel more than pain. 


"Tim, I realize that you haven't been a widower for long," Priscilla said. "It hasn't even been a year yet. This must be a very difficult time. But I think you're someone worth waiting for. And when the time is right for you …"


Oh God! She was offering to wait for him? He grimaced. He had to do this cleanly. He ran his hand through his hair. "That is a really nice thing for you to say, but I don't really want you to do that."


Chapter 51