Two steps from paradise: The Untold Love Story of Arlindo Orlando and His Mariposa from Guadalupe

What if one of Brazil’s most unforgettable songs held a secret love story never told?

Inspired by the 1980s hit “A Dois Passos do Paraíso,” Two Steps from Paradise unveils the passionate and heartbreaking tale of Mariposa from Guadalupe and her fiancé, Arlindo Orlando — the charming truck driver from the quiet town of Miracema do Norte.

On the day that was meant to be the happiest of their lives, Arlindo vanished without a trace. Was it an accident? Betrayal? Fate? For decades, the unanswered question haunted an entire generation who fell in love with the song — and now, this novel finally gives voice to what might have happened next.

Through lyrical prose and deep nostalgia, the author retraces the path of lost love, time, and memory. Two Steps from Paradise is not just a romance — it’s a poetic journey through Brazil’s heart, where music, longing, and destiny intertwine on the dusty roads of Miracema do Norte.

If you believe that every song hides a story waiting to be told, this one is yours.