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

Martier looked up sharply, shaking her head in denial. 


Claudette squeezed her hands. "I loved Aaron for more years than I care to admit. I forgave him for not wanting to broadcast our relationship in the workplace. And I convinced myself that I didn't need more. Marriage, kids. Because we were perfect just the way we were—when it's just between the two of us it's perfect." She swallowed and looked away. "I lied to myself because he didn't act like the other men in the office. He didn't cat around or even look at any other woman. So I told myself that we were just too evolved for marriage. Our relationship was modern and sensible." Claudette narrowed her eyes. "The truth is, Aaron is ashamed of me." 


"He doesn't want to be the man that they talk about at the country club or during his family dinners. Maybe he even thinks that being married to a black woman is beneath him, I don't know."


"Claudette, have you talked to Aaron about this?"


Chapter 77