Just Calculating: A Student Professor Forbidden Romance

· Picnicville Series Book 2 · Dhara Shah
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She was his brightest student. He was her greatest temptation.

In the small town of Picnicville, Carrie Harper is ready to make her mark as the only woman in a math classroom full of men. What she didn’t expect was to fall for the one man she absolutely shouldn’t—because falling for a professor is strictly off-limits.

Then there’s Professor Kush Bhatia: young, brilliant, and quietly intense. He’s the only faculty member qualified to teach advanced math—and Carrie’s favorite from day one. What starts as admiration quickly deepens. Behind his cool, professional exterior is a man who shares Carrie’s passion—for numbers, for learning... and eventually, for her.

As their secret relationship begins to blur the lines between right and wrong, Carrie and Kush must navigate more than just complex equations. What begins as mutual respect becomes a complicated secret. Because no matter how right it feels, being together could cost Carrie her future—and destroy Kush’s career.

In a town where whispers spread fast and secrets never stay buried, Carrie and Kush have to ask themselves: How much are they willing to risk for love?

Read this small-town student–professor forbidden romance packed with slow-burn chemistry, high-stakes drama, and a scandal that just won’t die.


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4.4
5 reviews
axenna
June 2, 2025
I thought that this story was handled well, delving into both characters’ internal struggles between what they wanted and what they knew was right. When life throws a curveball in their path, Carrie is willing to sacrifice everything to stand by Kush’s side. This was a beautiful tale of true love and the sacrifices we sometimes make, just to have it. I loved this book and was glad to be able to read an ARC. Highly recommend!
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Ananya Atri
May 20, 2025
This book began with giggles, and ended with me shedding a tear or two (call me overly emotional but this is who I am 😭). This is a continuation to the first series in the book (that talks about Deepa and Caleb's relationship), which was left in a cliffhanger around Carrie's relationship. Carrie is the sassy girl and I completely admire her character. Towards the end, there is a great character development in her. Kush is a practical and calculative person, which is of course the result of his profession. The side characters will be surprising to many! For example Max, he is such a supportive person all together. Reading this series, I felt like Picnicville is a home for me as well. The hospitality that Kush receives despite being an outsider is overwhelming. I really wished this was a longer book because of how wholesome this couple was, I did not want the book to end. I would have loved to know more about how they spent their time away from Picnicville. You might think that a teacher student relationship is bizarre, but in this case, there is just a 3 year age gap between the two, which makes it completely legal. If you're looking for a short book, which is a sweet rom com, this one is the perfect pick for you. I am so excited to read Max and Mia's story next.
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Jane Litherland
May 20, 2025
In the small of Picnicville ,the secrets it hides are shared wide,the privacy screen you deem to want can be seen by all. Such as this town is,everyone is there for one another ,but it all gets a bit much when you’re embarking on an elicit touch that some may view illicit even .But sure as eggs is eggs ,it’s Kush Bhatia and only him who Carrie Harper wants, no yearns for between her legs. This was a beautifully crafted masterpiece of a taboo love story. The storyline is incredible well executed
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About the author

Dhara Shah is an American author based in Phoenix. She writes multicultural romantic comedies and contemporary romance novels and novellas, offering both spicy and sweet/clean stories. Her works feature relatable characters intricately woven into social, psychological, and physical relationships with others and society.

With a background in psychology, Dhara skillfully portrays her characters in real-life situations, adding depth and authenticity to her storytelling. A firm believer in happily-ever-after endings, she demonstrates that happiness can take many forms, depending on the individual.

As a first-generation American, Dhara embraces her dual heritage, blending the richness of Indian and American cultures into her life and her writing.


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