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, are you crazy? It's after eight. We can get it in the morning. What were you doing there anyway?"


She walked past him. "I'm tired, Tim. We can talk about it tomorrow." 


He followed her, resisting an urge to grab her arm and turn her around. "Martier, I was very worried about you."


She sighed. "Why, because you couldn't keep tabs on me for five or six hours?"


"Let's try eight or nine," he snapped. "And I don't keep tabs on you. You always tell me where you are, and when you didn't answer or return my calls I got scared."


She turned to him. "I'm sorry. I'm okay, I promise. I just got sidetracked." She gave him a hug.


The last of Tim's anger faded away. "I'm sorry, too. I didn't mean to snap." 


They went into the house arm-in-arm, but he sensed that she seemed a bit stiff. He locked up while she hung up her coat and took off her heels.


Chapter 90