4.5 ⭐️ this was such a fun and cute read!! I really enjoyed it! This has a great slow burn! They go on vacation together for work. She does not get involved with co-workers. I love an island romance and this would be such a fun read during the summer. The tension was amazing! Thank you so much to the author, Netgalley, and the publisher for providing this ARC. I can't wait for others to be able to read it!

I absolutely devoured this book. It was perfection, it was everything I wanted it to be (it also pulled me out of a gnarly reading slump, so thank you Nisha for that!!)

I am a devoted fan of rivals/enemies to lovers, especially when they're coworkers; and she thinks he hates her and there was obviously some stupid misunderstanding years ago that they're both hung up on!!! They're popular tropes because they hit the spot every time, people!

What I especially loved:
It was kinda a slow-burn (they only hooked up like around the 75% mark, which I looove!) - which really helped to build tension
It felt like they got over their differences in an organic way, just by being pushed together over 3 weeks
Forearms (we don't get enough drooling over arms in romance books these days)
Rafe is a creative guy (also a 12/10 hottie)
Tris is a woman of colour in STEM
It tackled some gross topics (racial microaggressions, misogyny in the workplace, sexual harrassment) pretty well - it toed the line of being present but not overwhelming the story, but it was discussed and handled (Tris' email at the end cracked me up)

I didn't love the 'ex-girlfriend' storyline, I thought it was a little annoying, but they needed some external conflict I guess.

I think fans of Ali Hazelwood, Tessa Bailey and Holiday in the Sun (iykyk) will absolutely love this book

This felt like a vacation getaway in a book!

A book where two co workers claim they hate one another but it’s really driven by secret infatuation. I enjoyed watching these two unravel their love for one another while the forced proximity gods pushed them together!! It was also so so refreshing to read about a main character who gets frequent migraines and has zero answers, as someone who has zero answers I felt SEEN. Nisha handled this romance with care, while diving into some very deep injustices in the workplace for women, especially women of color.

If you’re looking for a fun, quick, and thoughtful read… definitely pick this one up!!

If you crave a female lead that feels relatable and down-to-earth, then you are going to love following Tris in "Not Safe for Work."

She's an engineering genius who's been pushed aside for every bro at her office. Five years of brilliance and she's been passed up for every promotion. When her luck mysteriously changes and she is selected for a coveted corporate retreat, she questions her bosses motives. But she's determined to make the most of her semi-vacation and opportunity to impress upper leadership. There's just one problem - she can't stop fighting with her arch-nemesis Rafe. Who is also her boss' son. And her retreat roommate.

Rafe is a walking smirk and seems to give and good as he takes in his rivalry with Tris. But you can tell there's more to him, especially when he defends Tris multiple times. I was a little surprised at the forwardness between two coworkers but I guess there's no anti-fraternization policy in this engineering department. Following them through the team building exercises was entertaining, especially as them become more like chagrined friend. But the real shining moment for me was Rafe comforting her through her fears and opening up about his BIG secret (its cute!)

The biggest conflict was Tris and the sexist work culture she is smothered by. She finds her allies but she also has to take down some giants in a big way. The rest of the story delivers soothing reassurance and comfort. And will make you wish you were poolside in Hawaii too!

I am grateful to have gotten to read an arc for this book. This was a quick, fun read. I loved the main characters and their relationship. The tension and the banter between Rafe and Tris was top tier. I really loved that while the book was fun, it also dealt with serious topics that are relatable. I love that Nisha is writing romance, as I am a fan of her fantasy novels. I look forward to reading her next project

I loved every page of this spicy rom com! If you are a fan of Tessa Bailey you will eat this up! I’ve loved all of Nisha’s romantasy books and I knew this one would be great too! She is such a well rounded author and I thoroughly enjoyed reading her first rom com! Cant wait for more!!

4 stars. First off, I am obsessed with Nisha's Artefacts of Ouranos series so getting to read this was such a treat. I love a good workplace rivals x lovers romance and this did not disappoint. I also loved how this novel addressed sexism and harassment in the workplace, which is something women have to deal with everyday and shouldn't. So I hope Tris' story reaches those who need to hear what she has to say about it. I couldn't help but root for Tris and Rafe. In the end, I was so happy to see how their story played out.

I really enjoyed this book. I liked how the author touched on some important social issues such as misogyny and racism in male dominated fields. I also like how the mmc was able to use his position to help the fmc without her feeling like a damsel in distress.

I personally did not think that this was enemies to lovers as the characters seemed to be romantically interested in each other from the start, despite them denying it. This also made it not feel like a slow burn in my opinion. I wish the book was longer so we could get to see some more development of the plot and side characters (ex: would love to see the mmc put his ex in her place after the way she treated the fmc).

Overall, I enjoyed the book and the sweet, healthy relationship that develops between the MCs.

this was such a fun workplace, rivals to lovers!!! The banter between these two was top notch and I loved the setting of Hawaii. I think it’s so important on how much the author pointed out and focused on what it’s like for women in the workplace, especially a male-dominated field and I hope to see more authors highlighting this in the future!

Rafe is down bad and so protective of Trish! I love how he wouldn’t hesitate to stand up for Trish and shout about how intelligent she is. I love that we saw the softer side of Rafe and got to see what he is truly passionate about.

My only complaint is the owd (other woman drama). Personally, that’s just never a plot point I like all that much. But otherwise, I loved it!

Thank you NetGalley for my early copy!!
This book was perfect! The slow burn was definitely burning! The tension had me kicking my feet and yelling into my pillows. This was my first ever read from Nisha but I'm definitely keeping up to date with her from now on.

Unfortunately, this book didn’t really work for me. I enjoyed the tropical island setting and appreciated the representation of women of color in STEM. The story also tackled important topics, like navigating a male-dominated workplace, which I found interesting. In the beginning, I liked the banter between Tris and Rafe, but after a while, it started feeling repetitive rather than engaging.

One of my biggest issues was how heavily the book relied on insta-lust without developing a deeper emotional connection. Because of that, their relationship felt flat and unconvincing. I also wish their rivalry had been explored more—since they were supposed to be rivals, it would have added more tension and build-up to the story.

Another thing that frustrated me was Trishara’s immaturity. Despite being an adult, some of her actions felt childish, which made it hard to fully connect with her. On top of that, the side characters lacked depth, so I never felt invested in them.

While the book had potential with its setting and themes, the execution just didn’t deliver what I was hoping for.

Thank you to Netgalley and Forever (Grand Central Publishing) for the e-ARC in exchange for an honest review.

I knew that I was a fan of Nisha since reading her Artefacts of Ouranos but my gosh she can write anything because I just devoured Not Safe for Work. This contemporary romance is perfects of fans of The Hating Game and Love Hypothesis. I loved the angst and tension between Rafe and Tris who were the perfect rival to lovers. Tris was an amazing FMC that I rooted for from the beginning as she navigates her male dominated place of work as an engineer. I could not make myself stop reading this book and the one bed trope and forced proximity had me kicking my feet. Also can I just say that the title of this book is possibly the best one that I’ve seen! Thank you to forever publishing for an eARC of Not Safe for Work, I will forever be recommending now!

First and foremost, I love the name Trishara especially in the times Rafe called her by her full first name. I wish he did it more and in a smoldering kind of way. Even when he called her “Malik.”

Tris overall was annoying to me. She was so hot and cold with Rafe. It was very much like that one scene in The Office from Ryan “lead me when I’m in the mood to be led.” Rafe was apologizing way too much for every little thing. Stuff that didn’t even involve him. I was like baby find something new to say!

Tris’ exit at the end was epic. I couldn’t imagine doing something like that. But I loved she was unapologetically herself throughout the book. Burn baby burn

Thank you to NetGalley and Forever for this ARC in exchange for an honest review.

3 things I loved
-women in a Stem role!! I also really enjoyed learning that Nisha was an engineer prior to becoming a writer.
-the banter was bantering in this book
-Lan and Gabrielle, the new friends! I would 100% read their story/relationship next.

3 things you will love
-the banter and tension is perfection. I was rooting for them from the start
-Fun, bingable pool read just in time for summer
-lightheated but addressed themes women face in the STEM or any field.

Thank you forever for the arc!

A big thank you to Grand Central Publishing, Netgalley, and Nisha J Tuli for giving me this ARC in return for my honest review!

This book was straight up delightful. It manages to meld some real life hardships for women of color in a male dominated work environment with hilarious banter and smoldering tension between the MMC and FMC. I usually don't go for rom-coms but love the author’s other work so much I couldn't resist the chance to read this book.

I seriously laughed out loud a few times while I read, which is pretty rare for me. If you like romantic comedy, if you like rivals to lovers, if you like serious topics woven into a story without overtaking it, if you like possessive caveman “don't touch her” MMC who also pushes her to be herself- you’ll like this book.

This is a solid 4 star read for me. There are several explicit scenes as well as a few fade-to-black, so I'd probably rate this 3.5 for spice.

I am a HUGE Nisha fan, I’ve read every book she has written. Her fantasy is top tier but yall this workplace romance was JUST AS GOOD.

Nisha is known for her slow burns which I’ll admit is not my top favorite trope but if Nisha writes it, I read it. & this slow burn was 🔥 the competitiveness in both characters, the angst, the just well everything was amazing.

I giggled a lot. I swooned. I was mad for the FMC. Just some of the disgusting things she went through and that women go through in the workplace. It is a great read and I highly recommend it esp if you like these tropes below ⬇️

Biracial FMC
Workplace romance
Slow burn
Enemies to lovers
Only one bed

5 ⭐️
3 🌶️

This is the type of rivals to lovers I can’t get enough of. The rivals that have been secretly pining inside but outwardly want to fight over every little thing- perfection.

The way Nisha handles the struggles of women in the workplace was impeccable. And how the FMC stands up for herself ay the end?! 10/10 no notes.

Not Safe for Work is the ultimate workplace romance—equal parts steamy, smart, and deeply satisfying. Nisha J. Tuli delivers rivals to lovers perfection, complete with corporate power struggles, biting banter, and forced proximity that will have you absolutely hooked.

Trishara Malik is a force to be reckoned with—brilliant, ambitious, and determined to break barriers as a woman in STEM. But nothing grates on her more than Rafe Gallagher, the boss’s son whose privilege seems to give him an unfair advantage at every turn. When they’re both sent to a leadership retreat in Hawaii (hello, paradise!), Tris is ready to prove herself… only to end up sharing the honeymoon suite with her nemesis. (Yes, there’s only one bed and yes, it delivers.)

As tensions rise—both professionally and very personally—Tris starts to see a different side of Rafe, and their sizzling chemistry is impossible to ignore. The romance is electric, full of slow-burn tension, sharp-witted battles, and moments of undeniable tenderness. Rafe is the perfect match for Tris—challenging her, supporting her, and making her question everything she thought she knew.

With its empowering themes, dynamic characters, and just the right amount of spice, Not Safe for Work is a must-read for fans of smart, sexy workplace romances.

Laugh out loud Rom-Com with a feisty FMC and swoon worthy Villian, I mean MMC! Tris is a relatable character that knows how to write an iconic email. My favorite genre is Romantasy but I couldn’t pass up the opportunity to read this ARC, thank you Forever! I appreciate how this book brushed on the topics such as DEI, chronic pain, bigotry, and misogyny without shoving it down our throats. The humor and love story truly outshined these important topics. I just want to thank Nisha for handling these sensitive topics with great care. Made me fall in love with RomCom’s.

Thank you so much to NetGalley for this gifted copy in exchange for a honest review! This was a good romance. I loved the women in engineering storyline! So good!