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

"Karl …" She didn't have it in her to be completely deceitful. She had to tell him her concerns. "Claudette is a friend of mine."


"Claudette?" His expression turned frosty. "I see she's been poking her nose into other people's business again. A friend of yours, huh?" He clenched his teeth. "Well, that friend of yours is nothing but a white man's whore! She accuses me of doing the same thing that she is doing. But she whores herself just to be his assistant and get fake status. Claudette is nothing more than Aaron Rangbo's black bed wench!"


Martier shot to her feet. "Karl, leave."


He narrowed his eyes. "Maybe I misjudged you, Martier. Maybe that's all you want, too. You're living in Tim's house. Are you warming his bed, too?"


A deep voice spoke. "What did you just say? What in the hell did you just say?" Tim rounded the corner carrying his briefcase and jacket in one hand. He dropped them on the floor and loosened his tie, his eyes bright red.


Chapter 55