Burgundy Winters: in Europe

About the Author: Pranay Patil

Pranay Patil is a dreamer, engineer, foodie, and social activist living in rural India, helping the underserved get justice. In between studying engineering in Germany, Pranay began travelling extensively around Europe. While sharing stories of his adventures with his friends, he realised these vivid experiences needed to make their way on to paper. This is how his first novel, Burgundy Winters, was born.
100% of his book sale profits go towards charity organisations, helping children from marginalised sections of society get quality education.
When he’s not writing, you’ll find Pranay harvesting fresh produce from his farms to cook up culinary masterpieces.

His band, ‘Soft Division,’ was gaining traction. As the crowds grew larger and the parties became more frequent, Jace’s drug addiction worsened.

Jace eventually comes face-to-face with the reality of his actions.

After the fatal cocaine overdose of his best friend, Jace realizes that his reckless actions have very real and very fatal consequences. Jace had never felt so disgusted with himself. He could’ve stopped him. If Jace had intervened and snapped out of his daze or if he just listened to Pearl for once, then his best buddy would still be here.

The tragedy was a wake-up call like no other.

It’s been six months now, and Jace is fresh out of rehab. He leaves the rehab centre feeling optimistic. Jace felt like a new man. Jace’s sister, Pearl, finally convinces him to tour Europe.

While in Paris, Jace meets a beautiful young woman who was about to change his life forever—Yasmine Belmont, a tour guide with a past similar to his.

Jace was head over heels. He was convinced she was his savior, while Yasmine, on the other hand, kept her trust under tight guard. Jace wasn’t going to weasel his way into her life that easily.

As they travel through Paris, Belgium, Aachen, Cologne, and Prague, the romance beings to build.

They were a match made in chaos.

If only things were that easy. Before their relationship has the chance to ignite into a wildfire and burn out of control, the pair faces the impossible; meeting parents, falling in love, seeing ghosts…

If you’re looking for a glamorous and fluffy romance novel, you’ve come to the wrong place.

Burgundy Winters is an inspiring tale based on a true story that showcases the reality of addiction, tragedy, love, and self-forgiveness. A relatable yet twisted tale that will move you to your core.

“Burgundy Winters is not your run-of-the-mill redemption story. The book visits the dark depths of death, overdose, addiction, and abuse, topics that are unfortunately relatable to many readers. A twisted tale of love, forgiveness, and acceptance, Burgundy Winters is sure to break your heart and mend it back together again.” -Riley Thomas, Journalist & Publisher, Manhattan USA

“Pranay V. Patil is the first Indian to be invited as a member of the 100 year old book club..ELA in New York.” - The Week, India

“Patil makes his strongest statement behind all the romance, guilt, architecture, and the occult” -The Hudson Weekly, New York

“Burgundy Winters in Europe gets top spot on ELA’s must reads for 2022.” -The Los Angeles Tribune, Since 1886

"A choppy but sweet paranormal romance about unexpected change, second chances, and true forgiveness." -Kirkus Reviews