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

"Honey?" He turned fully in his seat toward her. 


Martier slipped from beneath the still warm body of her brother once it became night. She didn't want to move—she was supposed to stay with Yook. Mama said that he was supposed to look after them, and she remembered that her mother's pretty face always looked worried since Papa's job had sent him away. "Don't worry little one. Papa will be home soon." She began running home, her feet smacking the hard ground … Her shoes were gone. Where? How? She didn't remember and Mama was going to be mad that she'd left them somewhere. She darted into the house and the door was open. It wasn't right that the door would be standing open like that … Her thoughts felt fuzzy in her head, but she remembered to shut it. She needed Mama, but she stumbled over something in the dark. Her sister …


Tim placed his hands on her shoulders. 


Chapter 75