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

Jackson's eyes roamed her body. "Well, he's very lucky, indeed." 


Martier's brow gathered and she turned away. "Pardon me, please." She didn't appreciate the man assuming that she was "with" Tim—although she was. She saw Claudette with Aaron and headed toward them.


"Claudette said that you've been doing some sightseeing," he said. 


She described how she had spent the afternoon. 


"You and Tim should join us for dinner tonight," he said.


"I'll check with Tim. I'm not sure what plans he has. But I'd like that."


Martier's cell phone rang. She apologized and turned away while placing her hand over her ear. It was Tim, and her body came to life. She felt herself grinning.


"I'm at the conference, but I don't see you," Martier said, scanning the crowd.


Chapter 72