Chili Pepper Mine is set in the Tucson Mountain foothills of Tucson, Arizona, close to Sharon's home at the time of its writing. It is the story of a boy and his Christmas gift and how that gift influenced the lives of all those with whom he came in contact. Chris thought that Pepper was just a puppy, but as time passed, Chris realized that he was much, much more. The story unfolds the events that changed Chris's life forever, allowing him to see that miracles are real and that prayers do receive answers. Christian parenting does not go without challenges, as the reader will experience the growth and prayerful decision-making done by Chris's parents to help him with life events he and they encounter throughout the book.