Böcker av Marina Pacheco

An interspecies marriage between a rabbit and a raven. A couple on a Joycean voyage to the end of the universe. A monk trying to escape demons both personal and real. An absent, yet un-missed boss. An Indiana Jones type romp through the Amazon and a ghostly Christmas story. Welcome to my debut collection of short stories, where flights of fancy intertwine with semi-autobiographical everyday life. Come with me on a journey where imagination knows no bounds.

An Advent Calendar of 24 Short, Sweet RomancesEmbark on a heartwarming journey through the enchanting streets of Lisbon where love blossoms as Christmas approaches. Loves of Lisbon invites you to unwrap a story a day like a delicious, literary advent calendar. Or, if you have no patience devour the whole lot in a single sitting. Indulge in feel-good, sweet tales that range across the full spectrum of romance, from friends turned to lovers, second chances, older romances, young lovers, enemies to lovers and affluent individuals falling in love with the boy or girl next door. While each story stands alone, Lisbon is a small city, and some characters pop up in more than one place.Read Loves of Lisbon for a celebration of love, where the spirit of Christmas and the charm of Lisbon collide in tales that will warm your heart throughout the holiday season.

She's on the run from a deadly enemy. He lives in the shadows of truth. When their lives merge, will their battle for survival lead to love? The German Alps, 1450 AD. Lady Beatrix Edelman refuses to go down without a fight. Already under siege in the palace, she's forced to gather her family and flee from her violent illegitimate son-in-law's murderous rampage. And though she's thankful for refuge at a convent, the duchess is too focused on defending her children to notice the mute man unable to tear his eyes away… Erasmus has not spoken one word since the day his father tried to kill him. Taken in by the charitable nuns as a traumatized child, the now-grown refugee is terrified someone will learn his true identity. But when a remarkable woman shows up seeking asylum, he's compelled to assist her no matter the personal cost. Taken as a hostage by the villagers, Lady Beatrix despairs as she becomes dependent on the silent stranger for aid. And after Erasmus finds her frantically looking for escape, he breaks years of silence to convince the captivating beauty to trust him… despite his shocking secret. Can they help each other find safety and the haven waiting in their arms? Duchess in Flight is a bold and dashing historical romance novel. If you like reluctant heroes, strong women, and chances for redemption, then you'll adore Marina Pacheco's adventurous tale. Buy Duchess in Flight to escape into happily-ever-after today!

His body may be weak, but his dreams know no bounds. Will she be the answer to his prayers? England, 1864. Lord Felix Peergrave's inheritance leaves him with little to celebrate. With his medical condition keeping him captive in his palatial home, what the twenty-one-year-old noble craves more than money is a bride. And while he's smitten by a visiting beauty, he hardly notices the comely wallflower standing by her side. Honour Seaborn is resigned to her dependency. Destitute and at the mercy of family after her soldier father's death, she agrees to play chaperone for her pretty cousin. And though she's captivated by the nobleman besotted with her vain relative, she knows her penniless status robs her of any place in his heart. As Lord Felix discovers the real character of the belle and turns his attention to her demure escort, he fears being housebound would bore the well-travelled orphan. And believing she will never be a good match, Honour can't imagine him ever reciprocating her growing feelings. Will the courteous couple take a chance on the grandest of loves? The Duke's Heart is a light Victorian romance. If you like unique leading men, strong and determined women, and slow-build relationships, then you'll adore Marina Pacheco's delightful courtship.

Jaq should know better. As a detective in the homicide division, she's worked hard to get there. The last thing she needs is to fall in love with a criminal. Simon has buried his past and any hopes for a meaningful relationship with it. His only aim in life is to keep his head down and stay out of trouble.But fate keeps bringing Jaq and Simon together. That, a dollop of attraction, and a whole lot of guilty convenience. Or is the latter just a handy excuse? Do opposites really attract? Will Jaq and Simon decide it's safest to stay apart, or will they risk everything for love?

Never trust a Zeller, her grandmother always told her.In a quaint little shop in the heart of historic Sintra, Portugal, Diana Luna constantly strives to create quirky, unique perfumes for her clients. She refuses to change despite the financial pressure of the lockdown. But stumbling across an old family foe might just finish her for good.Armando Zeller's life is constantly disrupted by people's coffee breath, fabric cleaner and body odour. He hates it. He just wants to be left alone to create luxury perfumes in his high-tech, antiseptic lab in Lisbon.So when a very drunk Diana stumbles into Armando, accuses his family of industrial espionage and throws up on him, you'd think he'd never want to see her again. But there was something about that shocking encounter that might just have got him hooked.Will these two polar opposite perfumers be able to overcome their differences and create a unique blend all of their own?

Proven innocent, he's returned from exile. Can he recover all that he lost?Anglo-Saxon England, AD 997. Brother Galen is anxious about leaving the haven of his abbey. Suddenly reconciled with his father after being disowned, he fears he will never again fit in with his estranged family. But when he's commissioned to produce a manuscript for the king, the shy scribe has the chance to visit his relatives after three years of banishment.Relieved by the warm welcome from his sisters and mother, Galen still struggles to face those who once cast him aside. And with the village priest refusing to believe his innocence, this young man's reputation could bear deadly consequences.Can Galen finally find the peace he needs to move on?Comfort of Home is the second book in the absorbing Life of Galen historical fiction series. If you like captivating characters, chances for redemption, and uplifting quests, then you'll love Marina Pacheco's immersive tale.Read Comfort of Home to restore a wounded man's hope today!