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 spent Saturday alone. When she had called Dhakiya to accept her invitation, Dhakiya told her that Rodney had made plans to take them out of town for the long weekend. Dhakiya seemed on the verge of cancelling, but Martier made up a hasty story about using the time to hang up the African artwork that Dhakiya had bought her. She had already done it.


She had watched Tim drive off a few hours ago. He was wearing cargo shorts and a white polo. Since he couldn't see her watching, she allowed herself the luxury of studying him. She knew that he'd been running the treadmill because she'd seen him sweating one day after his workout. He was still big with a bit of a belly, but now he was tighter. She turned away from the window and picked up a new book that she'd gotten from the downtown library.


Chapter 36