Thank you to Net Galley for the ARC copy! Nisha Tuli is one of my favorite authors. The Artefacts of Ouranos is my all time favorite romantasy series and I will now support her through hell enough water. Problem is contemporary romance isn’t something I reach for most of the time. But like I said - though he’ll enough water.

After reading Not Safe for Work Tuli’s longstanding experience in the contemporary romance genre and why her mix of fantasy and romance work so well is evident. She writes romance plot lines with conflict and resolutions that are satisfying but come together sometimes in unexpected ways. I was not expecting to get the kind of depth we saw regarding Trishara’s experiences with sexism and racism with the work place (of which I have experienced myself and can confirm that some times people really are that bold and that disgusting). And just like with the kick ass heroines she writes in her romantasy series, Trishara first faces the internal, comes out on top, and radiates her strength on the external.

I also love a good enemies to lovers and I absolutely loved the actual *disgust* I felt between Trish and Rafe that lasted until basically the HALFWAY point - yes! That’s what I like to see. I think I wish I got a little more about Rafe’s relationship with his mom, and some insight into why he was able to resist the influence of his father’s…assholery…but that’s me.

I think I have to go back and read Tuli’s romance backlist now!

I really enjoyed this! While this romance was steamy and full of so much tension, this book also speaks loudly about the struggles that woman, and especially BIPOC woman, face in corporate settings. I think every woman can relate to the character’s experiences and frustrations on some level. This was bold and spicy and I devoured it in two days!

WOW! I will admit, this is the first extremely spicy book I’ve ever read. But it was very tastefully done! The sexual tension between Tris and Rafe was INTENSE! Their relationship is so sweet when they aren’t fighting lol!

this is THE book of the year!!!

i had never read anything from nisha j tuli before as i am not a huge fantasy reader but as soon as i heard she was writing this one i was SAT!!

tris and rafe had me completely enthralled by them from page one. workplace rivals to lovers is such an underutilized trope and nisha knocked it out of the park with this one!!

tris was such an incredible character and didn’t deserve half of what she was put through, but handled it so well. i was fuming for her through it all.

no sooner than i met rafe i knew he was going to be a man down bad. the fun twist of them being absolutely obsessed with each other the whole time with it disguised as “hate”.

so grateful for forever and hachette for this arc + audio!!!

I really enjoyed this one. Enemies to Lovers is not one of my favorite tropes, but this one was convincing.

A perfect summer romance!

Thank you to the publisher and to NetGalley for an arc. All opinions expressed are my own.

4.5 🌟

This was such a fun read! If you love workplace romances with rivals-to-lovers vibes, tension you can feel, and a sunny Hawaii backdrop, this one’s for you.

Tris and Rafe had me hooked right away. The banter? On point. The forced proximity? Yes! One room, one bed. You already know. 😏 But what I really loved was how their relationship evolved. He helps her work through her trust issues, and she pushes him to go after the career he really wants. There’s so much heart underneath the heat.

Definitely recommend if you’re in the mood for a fast, spicy, feel-good romance.

What a fun cute read! Read this on vacation and it totally made the vibes work. Def recommend for someone looking for a light romantic read.

I'm familiar with Nisha J. Tuli's fantasy pieces, and I would call myself a fan, so I was excited when I saw that she wrote a romance novel. I drove right into this one, but unfortunately, I didn't connect with it as much as I hoped. Although I loved how she focused on and highlighted a very important topic in today's society - women in male dominated fields along with women in STEM - I didn't really vibe with the characters. I did not like Trishara's personality at all. She just seemed very immature throughout the book, and that made it difficult to get through. I do like how she stood up for herself, how she was a minority, a female, and worked her butt off and knew what she was deserving of, however, I just could not appreciate her immaturity. It was a quick read, however, not for me.
Thank you NetGalley, Forever (Grand Central Publishing), and Nisha J. Tuli for this ARC.

This was a lighthearted, fun read! I loved the setting and enemies to lovers trope. I don’t usually gravitate toward workplace romance, but this one was really cute! Can’t wait to read more contemporary romances from this author!

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

If you're craving a sizzling office romance with all the feels, Not Safe for Work is your next must-read. This book beautifully blends the classic enemies-to-lovers and slow burn tropes, wrapped in the high-stakes world of a chaotic workplace. Nisha Tuli’s sharp dialogue and witty banter make every page crackle with tension and chemistry.

I loved how the characters evolved beyond their initial friction—there’s a raw vulnerability beneath the snark that truly hooked me. The emotional depth paired with steamy moments felt balanced and authentic, not forced.

One quote that stuck with me:
"Sometimes the most dangerous places are the ones we think we know best."
It perfectly captures the uncertainty and thrill threaded throughout the story.

If you’re looking for a sexy, smart read with layers of emotional complexity, this one delivers—just be ready to get a little Not Safe for Work yourself! 😉

I loved getting contemporary romance from Nisha. I thought she captured the dialogue wonderfully! I felt like it was very realistic and you can tell it was written from some personal experiences.

Nisha J. Tuli's "Not Safe for Work" solidified herself for me as an author that I NEED to pick up every book she writes.

Trishara has always dreamed of being a female engineer that is respected at her place of employment. Where she works, the male opinion is favored, especially if you are in relation to someone working there. She's shocked when she's picked to represent the company at the corporate retreat in Hawaii. It's finally her chance to show them what she's made of.. even if he arch enemy is the other participant picked to attend. But things definitely aren't what they appear when they arrive to an only one bed situation.

I devoured this read, finding opportunities that were necessary to pull out my Kindle. NSFW made me laugh, cheer and blush with some scenes but also made me crave deserts. Come for the banter and stay for the whimsical setting of Hawaii.

Nisha J Tuli could write a grocery list and I would be fascinated. Her writing grips me almost immediately every single time.
I love how this book outlines the struggles of women and how BIPOC face discrimination in all aspects of life that we might not recognize. Nisha does a fantastic job at portraying this in a real way.
Now for the romance, TALK ABOUT TENSION. Nisha can write tension like no other! I was reeling the entire time. The spice is spicy, but not TOO much. I love how obsessed the MMC and FMC are with each other. If you enjoy main characters being absolutely obsessed with each other but denying it until the very last moment you'll love this book. It's such a well rounded story in my opinion! Great job again Nisha!

I read this in February, and as usual, I am amazed.

I have been a Nisha fan since her very first book came out (I arc read it), and she continues to blow me away. This may be my favorite of hers so far!!!

The banter, the chemistry, even the miscommunication, chefs kiss. This was so fun to read and I can't wait to see what other romances she writes!

while there was a lot of accurate representation of how woman can be ridiculously treated by men in the workplace, i dont know that the ending really hit the mark for me... it felt like a big middle fingers up moment (which can be powerful yes), with out a lot of the satisfaction for the company actually bettering themselves. ofc there was Lan getting opportunity on a DEI and BIOPOC board or whatever, but still felt like she just ran from the problems.

the romance was great! i did really enjoy the tension of the two of them throughout the book, as it made for great romance! i wish there was a little less miscommunication.. as they were in the same hotel room the whole time, i think they could have avoided some of those mishaps.

Review: Not Safe for Work by Nisha J. Tuli

Thank you to Forever (Grand Central Publishing) and NetGalley for the ARC—this review is my honest, slightly messy opinion.

A SUN-DRENCHED, SLOW-BURN WORKPLACE ROMANCE WITH BITE

I went into Not Safe for Work fully prepared to lose my mind—enemies-to-lovers? STEM queen? Forced proximity in Hawaii? Sign me the hell up. And while this book delivered on vibes, it didn’t quite hit the obsession level I’d hoped for.

The Good (Because We Start Strong):
✔️ Tris, Our STEM Goddess: A brown girl in engineering, battling sexist corporate BS with zero patience? I STANNED. Her rage was my rage, her victories my victories. Every clapback? Euphoric.
✔️ The Setting: Hawaii as a backdrop? Gorgeous. The sun, the sea, the one-bed trope? Chef’s kiss.
✔️ The Social Commentary: Nisha went there—exposing workplace misogyny, racial microaggressions, and the exhausting reality of being a WOC in a white male-dominated field. The author’s note? Powerful as hell.
✔️ The Slow Burn: Painfully. Deliciously. Slow. The tension? Thick. The banter? Sharp. That one bed scene? Hilariously awkward (for them), wildly entertaining (for us).
✔️ Narration (Audiobook): Soneela Nankani nailed Tris’s voice—her frustration, her wit, her attitude. A+ performance.

The "Hmm..." (Because We Keep It Real):
🚨 Rafe, My Beautiful Cardboard Cutout: Okay, he’s hot. He’s protective. He has forearms (apparently a personality trait now?). But where was the depth? His family drama was more compelling than him. I needed more.
🚨 Pacing Woes: The middle dragged like a Monday meeting. And the conflict resolution? Felt rushed—Tris deserved a mic-drop moment, not a half-hearted apology and a sunset.
🚨 Spice Delay: Listen, I love slow burn, but this was glacial. When we finally got there? Yes. But the journey? Long.

Final Verdict:
This wasn’t a flawless read, but it was a fun, feminist rom-com with stellar rep (chronic illness, WOC in STEM, Hawaii). If you want sun-soaked angst, workplace tension, and a heroine who refuses to take crap? Grab it.

Rating: 3.5/5 ⭐ (Rounding up for Tris’s iconic clapbacks.)
Perfect for fans of: The Love Hypothesis but grittier, Beach Read with more corporate rage, or anyone who’s ever wanted to flip a table at a sexist coworker.

CW: Sexism, racism, nonconsensual touching, blackmail, mention of leaked intimate photos.

Now if you’ll excuse me, I’ll be side-eyeing every mediocre white dude in a boardroom and daydreaming about Hawaiian revenge vacations. 🌺✨

The two main characters definitely felt younger than their actual age. They both came off a bit immature. They definitely had an intense romantic connection and out of the two of them I really loved the fmc. She’s a woman of color working in stem and had no problems standing up for her self when needed. The miscommunication at certain points just became frustrating and I felt like I wasn’t enjoying the story.

Thank you and Nisha J. Tuli for this ARC from NetGalley. The following thoughts and review are my own:

I've read Nisha's romantasy series, so I knew i would enjoy this! Excellent summer read. I could not put it down.

Tropes include:
-Tropical Setting
-Forced proximity
-Only one bed
-Enemies to lovers
-Forbidden workplace romance
-very slow burn

This was a nice and fun read. Definetely delightful and I loved the rivals to lovers in STEM elements.
Rafe is a swoonworthy love interest and Trish is truly a badass female character. I liked how both were flashed out and how their characters developed. And of course i loved the romance as well because I found it angsty but also very sweet

Not Safe for Work proved to me that Nisha has perfected the art of a satisfying slow burn. The banter was so well done. I was fanning myself this entire book 😮‍💨. Despite trying to dislike Rafe on Trishara’s behalf, I too fell victim to his forearms and his filthy little mouth *GIMME*. There were heavier topics, but these were offset by some truly hilarious disasters and kept the overall tone light. It was a very well-balanced book.

What I loved

🌸 Enemies-to-lovers
☀️ STEM rep
🌸 Chronic pain rep
☀️ Only one bed
🌸 Workplace Romance
☀️ Forced proximity

In summary, Not Safe for Work was a very fun summer romcom, which would be perfect to read while at the beach or by a lake. I can’t wait to read more of Nisha’s books in the future.

Thank you so much to Forever (Grand Central Publishing) for providing me an early copy to review.

Not Safe for Work by Nisha J. Tuli is a fun forced proximity enemy-to-lovers modern romance.

When two rival colleagues end up stuck together in the honeymoon suite on a work trip, they find themselves fighting and falling in love.

This is a good contemporary romance. It is funny and sweet and falls into what I typically look for in the forced proximity trope. If you enjoy modern spicy romance, you will enjoy this enemies-to-lovers story.