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Reckless Rival
She never thought she’d be her rival’s fake girlfriend... Namrata Varma joined Simha University as an exchange student, hoping to study there longer than one semester. When distraction came in form of a handsome guy she met at a party, she is shocked to find out later that he is her rival, the guy she is supposed to avoid at all costs, and not kiss... Rana Simha is arrogant and reckless. He and his cousins more or less rule the campus. Namrata knows he’ll stop at nothing to torment her every step of the way. And like the universe was working against her, her one impulsive act made her the rival’s fake girlfriend. When lines between fake and real begin to blur with her tormentor’s scorching kisses and passion, will she be able to continue the charade without losing her heart to her rival?Note: Reckless Rival is a standalone romance.
- GenresEnemies To LoversRomance
245 pages, Kindle Edition
Published May 23, 2022
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July 12, 2022
I read Reckless Dare and found it different..... the Simha University was exciting... and this one too is a sweet romance set in the campus
Namrata and Rana are attracted right from the time they set eyes on each other... They know they are rivals, but they happen to come close and fall in love
Namrata is a sassy spitfire and a perfect friend to have... I love the way she handles her meetings with Rana, hoping to win each time.
Rana is a guy every girl wants to fall in love with ... sweet, caring, protective, strong, the way he cares for Namrata and woos her is❤️❤️❤️
Their banter, the sweet encounters, the fake girlfriend thing, their falling in love - all of this leaves you with a warm and happy feeling when you read this book
Namrata and Rana are attracted right from the time they set eyes on each other... They know they are rivals, but they happen to come close and fall in love
Namrata is a sassy spitfire and a perfect friend to have... I love the way she handles her meetings with Rana, hoping to win each time.
Rana is a guy every girl wants to fall in love with ... sweet, caring, protective, strong, the way he cares for Namrata and woos her is❤️❤️❤️
Their banter, the sweet encounters, the fake girlfriend thing, their falling in love - all of this leaves you with a warm and happy feeling when you read this book
May 25, 2022
Enemies to lovers
Reckless Rivals - second in Simha University Series by P G Van
Enemies to lovers are always an interesting read because they not only give you a love story, but it gives you so much fun, interesting fights, some secret rivalry and a very tough time to finally enjoy the love romance part(In a beautiful way). And that's what makes it more amazing.
The second couple in the series are Rana Simha and Namrata Varma.
Namrata is an exchange program student who has joined Simha University for only a semester and wants to enjoy it fully.
Rana Simha is a ruthless tiger, arrogant jerk, reckless and hell bent on spoiling Nani's time at Simha. All three brothers are full of themselves and because of the past rivalry makes the present difficult for the other students.
Nami's idea of revenge for her friend turns out to be a punishment for herself and Rana is taking advantage of it to the fullest. She has been challenged with tasks everyday and that's how she can continue her academic time at Simha.
But the things are getting out of hand as the hate is giving new spark to a new level of relationship and the chemistry is undeniable.
A well written romance with so much fun and an interesting college life to experience.
Reckless Rivals - second in Simha University Series by P G Van
Enemies to lovers are always an interesting read because they not only give you a love story, but it gives you so much fun, interesting fights, some secret rivalry and a very tough time to finally enjoy the love romance part(In a beautiful way). And that's what makes it more amazing.
The second couple in the series are Rana Simha and Namrata Varma.
Namrata is an exchange program student who has joined Simha University for only a semester and wants to enjoy it fully.
Rana Simha is a ruthless tiger, arrogant jerk, reckless and hell bent on spoiling Nani's time at Simha. All three brothers are full of themselves and because of the past rivalry makes the present difficult for the other students.
Nami's idea of revenge for her friend turns out to be a punishment for herself and Rana is taking advantage of it to the fullest. She has been challenged with tasks everyday and that's how she can continue her academic time at Simha.
But the things are getting out of hand as the hate is giving new spark to a new level of relationship and the chemistry is undeniable.
A well written romance with so much fun and an interesting college life to experience.
May 27, 2022
RECKLESS RIVAL By P.G. Van
Nami has always wanted to be a student at Simha University like her father and uncle were. So when she gets a chance to be a part of the prestigious university through an student exchange program she grabs it. There she meets her "Rival" Rana, her father's ex - best friends son.
😊What i liked -
✔Enemies to Lovers/Fake Dating.
✔I loved the instant chemistry as well as rivalry between them.
✔I Loved Nami's character. She holds her own. She's strong, sassy and witty.
✔ The book has the right amount of drama with lots of slow burn spice.
✔I liked how Neelima's character pops in at the right time to become the hero of the book.
✔As I said for the previous book in the series , it's like reading a true romantic Bollywood movie.
✔It's fast paced and an easy read.
🤔What could have been better -
✔Again it would be better if the author would point me in the direction of these men they write about (can't seem to find this breed of men anywhere near me🤷♀️)
📚Who Should read :
👶Begginers
💞Romance lover's
💘Enemies to lover's trope
💕Fake Dating
📈My Rating : 5/5
P.s : I just didn't want the book to end. Now eagerly waiting for the next book in the series.
Qotd - Do you like reading the series in one go or don't mind the wait between each book?
Nami has always wanted to be a student at Simha University like her father and uncle were. So when she gets a chance to be a part of the prestigious university through an student exchange program she grabs it. There she meets her "Rival" Rana, her father's ex - best friends son.
😊What i liked -
✔Enemies to Lovers/Fake Dating.
✔I loved the instant chemistry as well as rivalry between them.
✔I Loved Nami's character. She holds her own. She's strong, sassy and witty.
✔ The book has the right amount of drama with lots of slow burn spice.
✔I liked how Neelima's character pops in at the right time to become the hero of the book.
✔As I said for the previous book in the series , it's like reading a true romantic Bollywood movie.
✔It's fast paced and an easy read.
🤔What could have been better -
✔Again it would be better if the author would point me in the direction of these men they write about (can't seem to find this breed of men anywhere near me🤷♀️)
📚Who Should read :
👶Begginers
💞Romance lover's
💘Enemies to lover's trope
💕Fake Dating
📈My Rating : 5/5
P.s : I just didn't want the book to end. Now eagerly waiting for the next book in the series.
Qotd - Do you like reading the series in one go or don't mind the wait between each book?
May 25, 2022
MVK AND PGV, the duo is back with a bang!!!
Woah.. A very interesting and a beautiful read. I enjoyed the book thoroughly. 100℅ worth the wait.
The story revolves around Ranveer and namrata, how the disputes that rose a decade back have created the drift between the friends and let to the rivalery between their kids.
Ranveer a simha, namrata a student from cambridge. The duo started of on the best behaviour unaware that they would fall out once the learn the others real name. Fate Takes turns and their fallout moves in a way that leads them to a path where they realise their undying love for each other. The book is about the love for family and friendship. rivalery between rana and namrata was the most entertaining. The twists and turns a love story can take all are in here.. The outstanding aspect of this series is the vast imagination, of simha international. How much ever royal the students at simha international are, the way to meet their girl would be an old traditional move, "climbing onto the balcony"!!!!
Thank you so much for such a book mvk and pgv. Enjoyed.
Woah.. A very interesting and a beautiful read. I enjoyed the book thoroughly. 100℅ worth the wait.
The story revolves around Ranveer and namrata, how the disputes that rose a decade back have created the drift between the friends and let to the rivalery between their kids.
Ranveer a simha, namrata a student from cambridge. The duo started of on the best behaviour unaware that they would fall out once the learn the others real name. Fate Takes turns and their fallout moves in a way that leads them to a path where they realise their undying love for each other. The book is about the love for family and friendship. rivalery between rana and namrata was the most entertaining. The twists and turns a love story can take all are in here.. The outstanding aspect of this series is the vast imagination, of simha international. How much ever royal the students at simha international are, the way to meet their girl would be an old traditional move, "climbing onto the balcony"!!!!
Thank you so much for such a book mvk and pgv. Enjoyed.
May 25, 2022
Namrata comes to Simha University as an exchange student from Cambridge University. It's her dearm to study at Simha since her father and uncle also studied there. She is asked to stay away from the rivals son, but will she be able to deny the attraction ?
Ranaveer Simha is the heartthrob of Simha University. He can't hold his attraction to Namrata when he sees her, only to know later that she is the rivals daughter. Rana tries to get his way with namrata but she is a tigress who fights back .
It's a good time pass read. The story is light and simple. Enjoyed the banter between the protagonists. Looking forward to read the story of Ved and Samantha.
Ranaveer Simha is the heartthrob of Simha University. He can't hold his attraction to Namrata when he sees her, only to know later that she is the rivals daughter. Rana tries to get his way with namrata but she is a tigress who fights back .
It's a good time pass read. The story is light and simple. Enjoyed the banter between the protagonists. Looking forward to read the story of Ved and Samantha.
June 1, 2022
Good Read
Never knew hate could be so hot and bothering. Chemistry between Rana and Nami was intense and mind-blowing. Some chapters could have been a little detailed. Felt rushed through. Waiting for the last book in this series.
Never knew hate could be so hot and bothering. Chemistry between Rana and Nami was intense and mind-blowing. Some chapters could have been a little detailed. Felt rushed through. Waiting for the last book in this series.
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May 24, 2022Nice
Good treat for a romance reader. Nice one and waiting for the next in the reckless series. Go for it..
Good treat for a romance reader. Nice one and waiting for the next in the reckless series. Go for it..
May 29, 2022
Another pleasant read by pg van
Simple yet a great spin off of Singham series..a very pleasant read..
Enjoyed reading the cute love
With the college background
Simple yet a great spin off of Singham series..a very pleasant read..
Enjoyed reading the cute love
With the college background
September 20, 2022
Not as good as Reckless Dare
November 23, 2022
Fantastic!
Absolutely loved the characters! The love between ranveer and namrata is so sweet and hot to read! It was humorous and fascinating to read.
Absolutely loved the characters! The love between ranveer and namrata is so sweet and hot to read! It was humorous and fascinating to read.
October 8, 2023
An equally unputdownable story on this Simha University series
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
November 26, 2023
20% of the book is like reading erotica
December 8, 2025
RANAVEER and NAMRATA
I love an ‘enemies to lovers’ story, and when they come with the added trope of ‘fake dating’, then it’s just perfect!
Where the previous book was sweet and intense, this book is sassy, flirty, teeming with slow-burn tension and just fun and spirited.
Namrata has come to Simha for an exchange, after begging her family to let her to study there. They allow her to go, on the condition that she make sure to stay away from the family’s rival, but a chance encounter at a party with Ranaveer, they both are wildly attracted to each other, and spend many moments and even go on a date, all this while not knowing that they belong to rival families.
I loved both the main characters in the book. Both are so similar yet so different.
Rana is an arrogant, cocky and knows he is handsome, but at the same time, he is fiercely protective, caring, sweet and the way he later wins over Namrata is just *chefs kiss*
Namrata is a hardworking, sassy spitfire who is loyal to the core, especially when it comes to her friends. It is one such incident, where her need to teach someone a lesson on her friend’s behalf turns into Rana getting the perfect opportunity to exact his revenge, by blackmailing her into fake wooing and dating him, otherwise he will use his proof to get her thrown out of Simha.
“For the next two months, I want you to woo me in public. You need to fangirl me on campus. I want every soul on the campus to know that you are dying to go out with me.”
And so, their romantic, and mischievous push and pull begins. I love the way Namrata surprises him, and doesn’t take his bullying lying down. She gives it back to him in equal force, driving him crazy with desire and invariably making him fall in love with her, although that is not her intention.
Their cute and sexy banter, their fights, their games with each other, the taunting, teasing, torturing, from hate to mild annoyance to love... the ride is just perfect!
“I’m going to get you, Simha. You’ll beg me to stop.” She fired at him, and that pumped up her energy levels. “Stop flirting with me. I’m shy,” he fired back, laughing.
“Had he turned her into a psychotic female who was looking forward to hearing his torturous comments and snarky remarks?”
But once Rana falls, he falls for good. Doesn’t matter what happened in the past with their parents. For Namrata he will figure everything out, even making her admit to her feelings and making sure she stays at Simha.
“She is a tigress who will not shy away from ripping off someone’s face if you go anywhere near her people.”
I love an ‘enemies to lovers’ story, and when they come with the added trope of ‘fake dating’, then it’s just perfect!
Where the previous book was sweet and intense, this book is sassy, flirty, teeming with slow-burn tension and just fun and spirited.
Namrata has come to Simha for an exchange, after begging her family to let her to study there. They allow her to go, on the condition that she make sure to stay away from the family’s rival, but a chance encounter at a party with Ranaveer, they both are wildly attracted to each other, and spend many moments and even go on a date, all this while not knowing that they belong to rival families.
I loved both the main characters in the book. Both are so similar yet so different.
Rana is an arrogant, cocky and knows he is handsome, but at the same time, he is fiercely protective, caring, sweet and the way he later wins over Namrata is just *chefs kiss*
Namrata is a hardworking, sassy spitfire who is loyal to the core, especially when it comes to her friends. It is one such incident, where her need to teach someone a lesson on her friend’s behalf turns into Rana getting the perfect opportunity to exact his revenge, by blackmailing her into fake wooing and dating him, otherwise he will use his proof to get her thrown out of Simha.
“For the next two months, I want you to woo me in public. You need to fangirl me on campus. I want every soul on the campus to know that you are dying to go out with me.”
And so, their romantic, and mischievous push and pull begins. I love the way Namrata surprises him, and doesn’t take his bullying lying down. She gives it back to him in equal force, driving him crazy with desire and invariably making him fall in love with her, although that is not her intention.
Their cute and sexy banter, their fights, their games with each other, the taunting, teasing, torturing, from hate to mild annoyance to love... the ride is just perfect!
“I’m going to get you, Simha. You’ll beg me to stop.” She fired at him, and that pumped up her energy levels. “Stop flirting with me. I’m shy,” he fired back, laughing.
“Had he turned her into a psychotic female who was looking forward to hearing his torturous comments and snarky remarks?”
But once Rana falls, he falls for good. Doesn’t matter what happened in the past with their parents. For Namrata he will figure everything out, even making her admit to her feelings and making sure she stays at Simha.
“She is a tigress who will not shy away from ripping off someone’s face if you go anywhere near her people.”
April 23, 2025
Entertaining rivals
Reckless Rival, the book 2 in the Simba University Series is penned by PG Van alone. This story revolves around Rana and Namrata. They meet, get attracted towards each other but a truth breaks it all. After that there is pure rivalry. Unlike other general rivals, whenever these to come together it's hilarious. The way Rana teases, taunts and the tasks her gives and the ways Namrata come back at him. More than everything the underlying tension whenever they fight. But then there is no stop them. It's all kisses and love. I enjoyed and loved reading this book.
If Abhi-Ava is a romantic couple, these two are witty couple. Waiting to witneas the romance between Ved and Samantha
Reckless Rival, the book 2 in the Simba University Series is penned by PG Van alone. This story revolves around Rana and Namrata. They meet, get attracted towards each other but a truth breaks it all. After that there is pure rivalry. Unlike other general rivals, whenever these to come together it's hilarious. The way Rana teases, taunts and the tasks her gives and the ways Namrata come back at him. More than everything the underlying tension whenever they fight. But then there is no stop them. It's all kisses and love. I enjoyed and loved reading this book.
If Abhi-Ava is a romantic couple, these two are witty couple. Waiting to witneas the romance between Ved and Samantha
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