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

This was the moment of truth. This was time to lay his cards on the table. "I want to be your friend, your husband, and then your lover. I want …"


She nodded to encourage him to continue.  


"I want to wake up every morning and see you next to me," Tim said. "I want to know that when you wake up you are where you want to be. I want you to talk to me when you're unsure. I don't want to be afraid that I'm disappointing you. I want for us to be the best that we can be and to remember that love is a privilege that isn't guaranteed. Every moment should be cherished as if it's the last. I've lost two loves of my life, first Corinne and then you. I don't want to go through that again. I don't want to lose you again."


Martier took Tim's hand. "That is everything that I could have wanted a man to say to me, without me asking, without my prodding … just from your own heart. You said more than I could have ever hoped."


He held her hand, stroking her knuckles with his thumb. 


Chapter 103