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 said a silent prayer for forgiveness for telling the small white lie. Then she pulled out her earth tone makeup and set about fixing the damage to Linda's pretty face. She found a clip and pinned up the weave until it wasn't so obvious, allowing a few strands to fall about the girl's shoulders. After work, she vowed to take Linda shopping for shoes, underwear, and her own makeup. Being a mentor was becoming expensive, but Martier didn't truly mind.


When she got home that night, she was surprised to see the light on in Tim's house. He'd been working at the office until nearly 10 p.m. every night for nearly a week. She parked his Cadillac in the garage and then eyed the truck before entering the house.


She headed for his office and saw him swamped with work. "This is insane, honey. You need to delegate or leave some of this work until the new year."


Chapter 85