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

Tim rounded the corner, heading back to his office after his Monday partners' meeting. He stopped when he the heard a masculine voice at the reception desk. He took a few moments to pretend to check his messages on his Blackberry as he listened to the man trying to sweet-talk Linda. 


"Look we can just go for a cup of coffee downstairs at the coffee shop. I'll even treat you to a pumpkin muffin."


"Look at those gorgeous dimples. Have you ever thought about modeling? You're exquisite." 


Tim cringed. Ugh, don't fall for that sorry line, girl. He rounded the corner. "Good morning, Lindewe." He ignored the bumbling idiot. 


"Good morning, Mr. Singleton," Lindewe said. "I left your messages on your desk."


"Thank you." He opened his office door, turned, and looked at the young man standing by his receptionist's desk. 


"Hello, Mr. Singleton," the young man said.


Tim gave him a piercing look. "Did you need something?"


Chapter 94