
Member Reviews

This was my first book by this author, and I can't wait to dive into more of her work! Her witty banter and hilarious inner dialogue had me laughing out loud multiple times. I love a fierce FMC who stands her ground, and the dynamic between her and the MMC made for some fantastic dialogue. The representation of women in the corporate world was also a highlight—Trishara’s resilience, even in moments of doubt, was truly inspiring. This book had everything I look for in a great rom-com: humor, tension, a solid plot, and a strong, determined heroine.

Enjoyed the MMC. The FMC left a lot to be desired. There was a disconnect between her being presented as a smart, independent, and driven woman, but that didn't show in the characters choices. There were threads completely dropped in the narrative that didn't line up with how I thought the FMC would pursue or investigate them. Couldn't get a grasp on the FMC's race until it was explicitly stated almost at the end of the book, although it's clear she is a Woman of Color throughout and her identity is a main part of the plot. She experiences racism and sexism both at her job, but other than her skin being described as brown and then another character identifying her as Indian very late in the book, her race doesn't play a role in her character development other than how people treat her poorly because of it. Otherwise this was a very slow burn with a lot of tension and the MMC was exceptional.

4.5 This was a great read. Nisha J Tuli can definitely write an amazing rom-com. She is so good at the slow burn and the banter was excellent. Also, finally some love for forearms!! I loved the vacation setting and even though it was predictable (like most rom-coms) I did enjoy the badass FMC and her courage she showed.

Big thank you NetGalley and to the publisher for the chance to review this book pre-release. This was a fun, giggle worthy romance that was filled with enemies to lovers, and was such a devour-able little read.

Trishara has been passed over for every promotion she's applied for at her engineering company for the last five years. The major last straw was when her sworn enemy and son of the boss, Rafe Gallagher, was given the promotion she was sure she deserved. From day one, Rafe and Trish have been at each other's throats, their rivalry growing to full on hate. When the company announces a three-week training retreat for two of their most promising employees, Tris is sure Rafe and his cousin will win the coveted spot and is absolutely floored when her name is announced alongside Rafe's. And when they arrive in Maui, Tris and Rafe find themselves unfortunately sharing a honeymoon suite with only one bed.
This is my first Nisha J. Tuli book, though I've been interested in picking up her romantasy novels. Tuli fits easily into the rom-com genre; NSFW is a fun, light read with an entertaining premise. Who doesn't love the "only one bed trope" combined with the banter of enemies-to-lovers? I flew through this book mostly in one day and thoroughly enjoyed the ride. Tris is a endearing character who pushes through the challenges presented to her and stands up for herself, while also enduring her own fears. The book tackles important topics like racism and microaggressions, misogyny, nepotism, and sexual harassment in the workplace. It also makes a statement about the upheaval of the status quo in corporations. The romance is spicy amped up by all the enemies-to-lovers tension. I echo other reviewers when I say that Rafe could've been fleshed out more personality-wise, because we don't get to really know him outside of his role in his family and work and his secret hobby.
The book itself is fun but light on the plot. The majority of the book is spent on the retreat and our main characters enduring their forced proximity. The conflict simmers but doesn't come to a head until about 90% in - maybe two chapters from the end of the book. So be aware that this is a romance heavy romp meant to be taken lightly.
Overall I enjoyed the read and look forward to picking up more Tuli novels in the future. Thank you to Netgalley and Forever (Grand Central Publishing) for my arc!
3.75 stars rounded up

Nisha hits it out of the park again!! At this point, I will happily devour anything she writes because she can do no wrong. I can’t wait to get a trophy for my shelf ☺️
NSFW is a must read romance that incorporates heavier themes of harassment and micro-aggressions in the workplace. It’s perfectly paced and I was able to read surprisingly fast for someone with a 3 week old newborn. I also loved the subtle nod to her romantasy series in this book!
(fwiw it took me more time to make this post than it did to read the book seeing as my newborn is now 4.5 weeks old 😅)
Tropes:
🩷 Rivals to lovers
💻 Workplace romance
🛏️ Only one bed + forced proximity
Pub date May 20, 2025. Thank you to Nisha’s assistant, Dana, for blessing my inbox with this ARC and thank you to Forever and NetGalley as well!

4.5 stars!
I have read several fantasy books by Nisha J. Tuli and I am a big fan so I was excited to give this romance a shot. She never fails to get me laughing out loud with her hilarious writing.
There was so much to love with this one. Some of my favorite tropes included are rival coworkers to lovers, slowburn, forced proximity, and one hotel/bed(always a big fan of this one)!
I really loved the FMC and MMC. Trishara, our biracial FMC, has had to put up with a lot of workplace bullshit that has worn her down over the last 5 years. Through a workplace retreat, she starts to find herself again and figure out what she wants moving forward. Her inner dialogue had me laughing out loud SO hard. Rafe, our MMC, is the boss’s son and has struggled to stand up to his dad and follow his own passion.
Three weeks in Maui brings a lot of fun, friendship, flirting, and growth for both Tris and Rafe. The tension and banter is so well written! I got frustrated with the miscommunication at times, because they were both on the same page but second guessing it. But the ending pulled it all together in a scream-worthy way!!
I also LOVED that Tris was reading about a certain broody fae prince that we know and love! This little addition made me so happy!
Thank you to NetGalley and Forever Grand Central Publishing for this ARC in exchange for an honest review.

My first ARC read, absolutely got all the giggles from this book. Great banter and enemies to lovers * chef kisses

Thank you for the eARC! This book is Nisha J. Tuli's first contemporary romance. It focuses on Trishara and Rafe who work together at an engineering firm. Trishara has been focused on advancing her career while dealing with struggles of being a woman in STEM. Meanwhile, Rafe seems to get everything handed to him. Due to this Trishara and Rafe end up becoming work place rivals/enemies over the years. This year they are both selected to participate in a company retreat in Hawaii. While there, they are forced to spend time together and get to know one another beyond the surface level-which makes it hard to deny that beneath it all the tension looks a lot more like attraction and a lot less like resentment.
My thoughts: I really enjoyed this book! It was a great contemporary romance debut. Trishara was a strong and relatable FMC. She had insecurities, anxieties, and past situations (ex: bad relationship experience) that I think all women can understand. Also while depressing, the issues she faced in the workplace were REAL and probably something we have all experienced in some way. Seeing Trishara's growth and confidence improve throughout the book was great. When it comes to Rafe, I really enjoyed the tension and banter-especially when they were at odds or "fighting" it made it all that better when it finally broke. I loved the flirting and of course there was great spice. Also the way Rafe was supportive and not afraid to apologize or take extra effort was refreshing.
Overall Nisha did a wonderful job and I'm excited/hopeful for more contemporary work from her in the future!

Not Safe for Work is Nisha J. Tuli’s debut contemporary romance, and I was so thrilled to get my hands on this ARC after falling in love with her Artefacts of Ouranos series!
Tris and Rafe are workplace rivals at an engineering firm. When they’re both chosen for an exclusive work retreat, the forced proximity turns up the heat—cue mischief, banter, and so. much. tension. 🔥
This rom-com book is equal parts fun and heartfelt, with lovable characters and a thoughtful look at the challenges women face in male-dominated fields. Highly recommend! 💕📖

A great contemporary romance debut from Nisha J. Tuli!
I love Nisha’s fantasy book so when I hear about this book I was beyond excited.
I really enjoyed seeing all aspects Trish’s story unfold. We get to see her heal from her toxic past relationship, fight against unfair treatment in her workplace, and fall in love with a kind hearted man. One thing about Nisha is she’s going to write a strong FMC that does not back down! With that being said this definitely felt more like Trish’s story rather than her and Rafe’s love story, but honestly, I’m that that upset about it. I will always appreciate a resilient, bada** FMC and Nisha J. Tuli will always provide that!
The ending of this book had me CHEERING from my bed. I couldn’t be happier with the results of this book and wouldn’t complain if we got to see a sprinkle of Trishana and Rafe in a future contemporary romance from Nisha. Just a little cameo PLEASE!
Arc review

Not Safe for Work
By Nisha J Tuli
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I don’t read contemporary romance very often. And today I’m wondering why the heck not! I adored this story. I loved pretty much everything about it. It was so swoony and spicy and just so fun and real. I am head over heels for Tris and Rafe. The romance , their chemistry, their banter, everything was just so fun to read! I also loved that little Easter egg in Chapter 3! Tuli out does herself with every new book she writes and is hands down one of my favorite authors to read! I am so grateful to be able to read her stories and to read them as ARCs. I can’t wait to see what she does next!

NISHA!!! I found her through her fantasy books and stayed for this masterpiece! I got the ARC from Netgalley and read it in just over a day. This was such an angsty slow burn! Tris and Rafe were so flirty and fun! I loved the way Tris handled every hurdle thrown her way.

This book ATE AND LEFT NO CRUMBS!!! My first book by Nisha J. Tuli and her writing is fantastic 😩 The setting was amazing and the writing was so easy to get into. So excited for everyone else to read this book because the tension between the two MCs? INSANE!!!

Oh my GOD this book was so good!!! The tension between Tris and Rafe was delicious and the one bed trope was FLAWLESS! I could not have loved their development more. They read as such real, flawed humans to me that I could see them standing right in front of me today.
In so many ways this book is just a dreamy love story. The vacation vibes and enemies to lovers paired with forced proximity and only one bed??? Chef’s kiss. It’s set in Hawaii and like Hawaii, this story will keep you warm year round.
I would be remiss to not mention how powerful the story’s focus on the treatment of women and especially BIPOC women in the workplace experience. Tris experiences a bias in her field of engineering that has been common for so many women for so long. I appreciated the honest representation of it here and am right there along with Tris in hoping and working for genuine, positive change.
Thank you to Forever and Grand Central Publishing for the opportunity to read and review this book! I received a free advance copy of this book via NetGalley and am voluntarily leaving a review. All opinions expressed are my own.

I absolutely devoured this book! It was an easy read and a very welcome break from my usual fantasy books. The tension was incredible and the banter made me so giddy - I loved following these characters and their romance from work rivals to lovers.
Some of the themes hit so hard for me - particularly about being a woman in a male-dominated field, living with crippling migraines, learning to love again after a traumatic relationship, and reigniting the spark in your career when it’s lost its light. I have so many lines highlighted; the way Nisha nailed my own feelings and put them into words! I don’t know if a book has ever made me feel so seen.
My only issue was I wished the origins of their rivalry was made a little more clear. I understood the gist of it overall, but would’ve liked it have been more fleshed out on page. That being said, it wasn’t enough to bother me much and I will still come back to this book for a re-read.
PS - I would LOVE to see Tris’s Running For Your Life playlist!
Thank you to Nisha J Tuli and Forever Publishing for this eARC!

I absolutely DEVOURED this book. Like in 2 sittings, in less than 24 hours. I’m new to Nisha’s books, which is surprising because I love fantasy romance. However, I will be rectifying that immediately and reading Trial of the Sun Queen ASAP.
I identified with Tris as a woman who has struggled with migraines for years, and it’s just something that I have to live with. I also empathized with her career in STEM, as a woman in a male dominated field. Tris is hilarious, passionate, and has such a huge heart. I love her.
Rafe surprised me. As you get to see more of his personality and hobbies, it’s hard not to fall in love with him. I appreciated how he’s not only a possessive love interest, but truly cares about Tris and wants to make her feel safe and supported.
Petition to commission art of Tris and Rafe in the ballroom during the storm. Because for me, that was the pivotal moment in their story where I felt like they truly took time to notice each other for someone other than who they assumed they knew.
Not Safe for Work releases May 20, 2025. I hope you’ll pick it up!
Side note: As someone who lived in Hawaii for an extended period of time, I loved the little nods to the islands and culture. It made my heart happy 🥹
Read if you like:
Workplace romance
Rivals to lovers
Women in STEM
Banter
Tension/ Slow Burn
FMC Migraine/ Chronic Headache
Possessive MMC
Only One Bed
Forced Proximity
Books with Similar Vibes:
The Hating Game
The Spanish Love Deception
Thank you Netgalley and Forever for gifting me with an eARC, all thoughts expressed are my own.

The fastest way to this book lover’s heart is through comedy and Nisha J. Tuli definitely delivers in this hilarious yet adorable rom-com, Not Safe For Work.
Tris is a biracial woman in STEM just trying to make it in a man’s industry. Rafe is her CEO’s son as well as workplace rival. Trish is determined to make a name for herself while attending a company retreat in Hawaii but as soon as she arrives she discovers that due to a booking error she is now going to be forced to share a honeymoon suite with the man she claims to hate most. What could possibly go wrong?
The tension and banter between the two was absolutely delicious. I devoured this book in one sitting.
If you are someone who loves a good slow burn, enemies to lovers, one bed, laughing out loud while simultaneously swooning then I highly recommend adding this to your summer TBR. Not Safe For Work would make for a fabulous beach read as well.

This was not only a fun and sexy romcom, it was important. Completely aside from the romance aspect, Nisha presents a female POC in a white male dominated world who will not allow the status quo or boy’s club to dictate anything about her value, worth, or accomplishments. Tris is absolutely someone I’d want to be friends with.
Nisha is also a legend for implying that the romantasy series Tris is reading that she loves so much is The Artefacts of Ouranos, which, if Tris’s descriptions interest you, you should absolutely give a try. A bunch of Tris and Rafe’s character traits actually remind me of the MCs in Artefacts, which is super interesting to see how they play out in a different genre.
Super cathartic read for anyone looking for unapologetically vocal feminine rage put to use towards the right ends.
🌺 Workplace retreat (Hawaii)
🌺 Rivals to lovers
🌺 Women in STEM
🌺 Hidden depths MMC
🌺 Chronic condition rep (headaches/migraines)
🌺 Dessert porn (and maybe some of the other kind too)

Nisha’s debut contemporary romance is a hit! I read Not Safe for Work super quickly. It was fun and cute and sexy. Super entertaining and easy read.
Thank you so much to the publishers for this ARC opportunity!! I always love getting to read Nisha’s work.