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

"Sorry that I've been so preoccupied," Tim said. " I just want everything in order by Christmas." He bit into his sandwich.


"It's fine, Tim. Maybe I should start driving the Range Rover to work so that you can stay later in the evening." She had never driven it before since they always used the Cadillac. She'd only been in it a few times but liked it. Tim had explained that it was Corrine's baby and she liked to trek all over the country in it. The two of them had driven it from Maine to California.


"How about I just buy you your own car?" 


She chuckled. "No. That's silly when we're going to be spending so much money at Christmas and for the Hawaii trip. The Range Rover is already there."


"The Range Rover is old. You need your own car. I should have thought of that long ago." He gripped her hand.


Martier looked at their hands with a sudden realization. Tim hadn't really let Corrine go. 


Chapter 81