I read this as an audiobook and the narrator was really great! I love that the main female character, Tris, is a woman in STEM because we need more of that rep! And Rafe was a great 'enemies to lovers' love interest. This book made me want to travel to Maui, in part because of that gorgeous cover! There were some perfect romantic moments and this book is very 'quotable' - if you love work place romances with chaotic energy, this should be on your radar, add it to your TBR! Also, the banter? Chefs kiss!

DNF. I usually an a fan of workplace romance but the vibes of this are not really hooking me to the story.
The audio is great, the FMC is great. But i don’t see myself ending up loving the book.

wo workplace enemies find themselves in close proximity on a tropical company retreat that challenges their assumptions—and just might make them to fall for each other.

I love Nisha J. Tuli as an author. Her book are incredible and this book is no different. The characters were unique.

This is a book that I'll want to experience again! This was a digital audiobook from NetGalley, I will absolutely go find the book to re-read this enemies to lovers workplace romance.

I tried to take notes as I read but found myself just listening so intently, I was caught up in the banter between Tris and Rafe. Their pre-conceived notions, tension and individual journeys of personal growth felt authentic and left me wanting to just experience their story..

Rafe was such a sweet and salty MMC! Rough around the edges one minute, and incredibly sweet and vulnerable the next. His hobby surprised me, then delighted me, and then I just wanted more of his story!

Every woman can related to Tris, the -isms in this book are very real examples of female experiences in the workplace. Add marginalized experience into the mix, this book told a story that needs to be out there, on repeat. I’m pretty sure I was already standing but I would have stood up and cheered in one scene (no spoilers!).

The narrator did an amazing job, the different characters shone through her narration. I could feel Tris’s outrage, second guessing and angst!

Thanks for @NetGalley and @HatchetteAudio for the ALC.

4 stars!

I really enjoyed this one! Nisha J. Tuli delivers a rivals-to-lovers romance filled with tension, chemistry, banter, a refreshing look at corporate dynamics, and a heroine you can’t help but root for. Trishara (Tris) is such a strong fmc; she is driven, witty, and painfully relatable as she battles the frustration of being constantly overlooked in a system stacked against her.

Tris is caught off guard when she’s selected to attend a leadership retreat in Hawaii - and even more so when she finds out she’ll be sharing a room with Rafe, the guy who stole her promotion (and just so happens to be her boss’s son).

I especially appreciated how the story thoughtfully explored themes of bias, privilege, and career stagnation. Tris’s personal growth felt authentic, and her dynamic with Rafe was the perfect mix of tension, humor, heat, and heart.


A heartfelt thank you to Forever Pub for the ARC & ALC! I switched between the eARC and the audiobook and I really enjoyed the narration - getting to hear the characters come to life made me love them even more!

Thank you Hachette Audio | Forever for the ALC!

This was my first by Nisha J Tuli and I am stoked to dive into her backlist since this was a win in my opinion!

We have all the elements to make up a fun and steamy story! Work trip, forced proximity, ONLY ONE BED. Sign me up please!

The characters were great in this one, I had a lot of fun with them and their chemistry was great. Knowing Tuli is a fantasy writer made the little nods to fantasy books that much cuter.

Also, the narrator did a great job! I’m looking forward to listening to her work more.

Looking forward to checking out her other books now!

First, thank you so much NetGalley for the chance to listen to this audiobook for free, in exchange for my honest review.

The story:
Tris and Rafe will be living in my head rent free. This was a really sweet "rivals" to lovers with a dash of he falls first. I loved the character's growth in the story, independently and as a couple.
It gave me Ali Hazelwood vibes, but in the corporate field instead of STEM and I'm not mad about it. The FMC is a strong woman, but at times her actions just didn't make sense to me.

Audio:
The only thing that would have made this audio book better would be a duet narration. Other than that I think the narrator did a great job conveying the various emotions happening in the book.

Not Safe for Work is a angsty, slow burn, workplace romance.
The storyline was fantastic and I really loved the highlight of issues women face in male dominated fields. I adored Tris who was an amazing fmc. She was strong, brilliant and knew her worth. I loved that she stood up for herself and knew what she deserved! She was the backbone of the entire story and I am obsessed with her. Rafe is a secret softy but I felt like he really fell flat and needed more personality. We learnt his family drama and small snippets of his personality but I feel like he could have shone more through out the storyline. Although the chemistry between Tris and Rafe was definitely there. The slow burn was great and really built up to the spice.
The narrator Soneela Nankani did a brilliant job at this and really brought the characters to life.
I definitely enjoyed this one but it was quite a 4 star for me.

After reading some of Nisha J. Tuli's fantasy works, I was super excited to dive into this summer romance!

Trishara is a bad ass corporate FMC. She speaks her mind and she takes no shit- which is refreshing, especially in a workplace romance. Rafe is moody and broody and secretly a very horny cinnamon roll MMC.

The banter was filled with humor, yearning, and snark. The slow burn was tension filled, and the island/work background was original and fun. The conflict felt very real and natural to the couple, which I appreciated. I absolutely loved the way Trish handled each conflict, both relationship and work related- and it had me rooting for her even more. She stood her ground and I'm genuinely elated that her character developed in that direction for the entirety of the book.

The only real frustration I had with this book was the pacing. The conflict happened very late into the story and it felt like the transition from work rival to lover was not as smooth as it should've been.

As for the audio, i absolutely loved how Soneela Nankani brought the characters to life. Each character has a distinct voice and were all individual in their own right. Trish's inner monologue and outer dialogue was expressive and immersive, making it easy to connect to her and understand her experiences. If you're looking to pick up this book, I would highly recommend the audiobook!

Thank you to Hachette Audio, Forever, and NetGalley for the audiobook ARC in exchange for an honest review! All thoughts and opinions are my own.

4.5. Usually I have my audiobooks at 2.5x speed or 2.25x speed but for this one 3x speed was just fine which is something because I only use 3x speed when I have a physical book while listening to an audiobook. Wish I had the physical book because there were quotes and lines and wanted to highlight.

I am a sucker for a good workplace romance and Not Safe for Work absolutely delivered everything I wanted and more.

The story follows Tris Malik, an engineer who has spent years being constantly passed over while her rival (and son of the company’s boss) Rafe Gallagher gets handed the promotion she deserves. Tris gets an amazing opportunity to attend a leadership retreat for three weeks in Hawaii. Naturally, things don’t go as planned and she ends up having to share the honeymoon suite with Rafe — in classic rom-com fashion, you know there is only one bed.

I loved the banter and connection between Tris and Rafe. The burn was slow but it was well worth the wait. This book was so fun and felt truly authentic to some of the struggles women in the workforce deal with. While this is a rom-com, it’s important to note some important themes including workplace and sexual harassment, white male privilege and nepotism, and women of color in the workforce, to name a few.

Tropes:
Workplace rivals to lovers
Forced proximity
One bed
Slow burn

Huge thank you to Hachette Audio for the ALC via NetGalley. Narration done by Soneela Nankani who truly did a fantastic job on the audiobook.

Honestly a great listen!

I absolutely adored this book!!

I listened to the audiobook and the narration was amazing, it made everything an even better experience. I genuinely enjoyed it!

The banter between our MCs was honestly great and the tension… oooof!!
The 2 things that really make or break a book for me and it was all in all fantastic!!! It was honestly eye opening to see the struggles our FMC went through not only as a female but as a POC but also seeing how our MMC treated her & stood by her was just so heart warming!
Miss-communication or lack of communication can always be an annoyance for me in some reads but I felt like here it really works and made the book even better!

Always nice to listen to a fun romcom, and having one bed trope is always a perk if you ask me haha

Big Thank you to Netgalley and Hachette Audio for an ALC!!

A million out of ten! (You’ll get that when you read this 😉) I have been squealing and kicking my feet non-stop through this book!
The pining, the flirting, the banter, the romance, and finally the spice- absolutely top tier. I’m one of those people that loves a friend who pushes and challenges me and to see it in a romance was so cool. Rafe is officially my favorite contemporary romance book boyfriend. I don’t want to give away his secret, but this man’s passion?! Dream man for real. And I, too, have a thing for really great forearms. I also loved the themes of representation and shifting mindsets about pushing against the status quo in white, male dominated fields that had such an influence on Tris & Rafe’s story and in Nisha’s own personal life story.
Soneela Nankani did an amazing job narrating. I was was totally drawn in, and despite listening to a lot of dual and duet narration lately, felt like she carried it perfectly and then some!
I can’t recommend highly enough! I found myself driving slower, or talking the longer walk home to sneak in more listening time.

Omg I loved this!!! It was the perfect combo of office romance and summer vacation romance. It kind of reminded me of Spanish Love Deception in a good way!! I love my Indian queen Trishara she was iconic. Loved the way she handled herself and the tension but bickering with Rafe 10/10. Also, a big one she actually communicated her feelings I feel like so many romances have miscommunication even if small that doesn’t progress until it unravels at the end. I feel like here it was all well communicated while still having unknowns. Everyone needs to go read this asap!

3.5 stars for the book, 5 stars for the audio!
The narration was very very good and kept me interested when the plot slowed down forwards the middle of the book. Trishara is a strong female lead, and Soneela Nankani’s portrayal of her is spot on.
I originally requested this book because the blurb reminded me a bit of Sally Thorne’s The Hating Game, and I definitely felt similar vibes from this story! The chemistry between Trishara and Rafe is filled with delicious tension. However, Rafe as a character didn’t feel as dynamic as Trishara. I wouldn’t go so far as to say his family drama felt stereotypically negative, but it’s close. I needed a little bit more from his character besides the fact that he’s hot. Overall, I enjoyed the slow burn of it all and when the spice finally hit in the last bit of the book, I was satisfied. Would recommend overall!

The narration was very good! It is a very easy read!

This book is a ssslllloooowwwww burn, but when it starts burning, it burns!
The tensions & bickering between Trish & Rafe is top notch, it had me giggling listening to it! The struggles Trish faces are struggles that women face every single day and those struggles are portrayed so well in NSWF. I absolutely love Trish. She is a badass woman who sticks up for herself & was so done being treated poorly. She is definitely a woman to want to be like.

This was my first Nisha book and it will not be my last! I love her writing style. It is extremely easy to read and I love books like that! Diving into her fantasy series head first!

This audiobook is everything. The actors, the characters, the banter and representation. Absolutely chefs kiss. I ata this up in one setting

I really enjoyed this book and I thought that the fmc was strong, driven, and whipsmart. I don't entirely believe if the mmc was worthy, but they had great chemistry that went from work rival to lovers after a good slow burn build up. I liked how the book tackled and addressed workplace issues with the ingrained patriarchy and nepotism, giving her a chance to force accountability for bad actors.
The narrator was great and portraying the character and her strengths.

Thank you to NetGalley and Hachette Audio for the audiobook copy!

This is my first book by this author and i'll be honest this book made me not want to check out their other work. I found this book to have two of the most immature leads i've read in a while. I can get behind a workplace rivalry with a bit of spice but this just felt like a pissing match that went in the other direction. I was into the first half but as i kept reading it just devolved more for me. I sped read through to the end just to see if the ending could save it and it did not. I cannot outright recommend this but if you try it and love it then thats great.

Trishara Malik is a woman of color and engineer working in the corporate men's world of WMC. Rafe is the boss's son and her professional rival. He also happens to be incredibly attractive, not that Trishara is trying to notice. Trishara and Rafe are chosen for a corporate retreat in Maui, but complications arrive when they are forced to share the honeymoon suite.

As Nisha J. Tuli notes in the beginning of the novel, Trishara's experiences in business as a woman of color are based upon her own personal experiences when she worked as an engineer in her 20's. The sexist comments and attitudes Trishara endures are, unfortunately, all too believable. The light Tuli shines on what women have to endure in the professional world is what really sets Not Safe for Work apart from other contemporary romance novels.

Not Safe for Work reminds me a lot of The Hating Game by Sally Thorne (the movie is one of my favorite rom-coms). The dynamic between Trishara and Rafe is more rivals-to-lovers as opposed to enemies-to-lovers, so it isn't too much of a stretch when they start to catch feelings for each other. The chemistry between Trishara and Rafe is fantastic, and both of them are incredibly likeable. Any woman who has dealt with bias, sexism, or discrimination can identify with Trishara. Some of the reprehensible things she hears in this novel are literally jaw dropping.

Soneela Nankani does a fantastic job narrating the audiobook. If you're interested in reading Not Safe for Work, I highly recommend listening to it on audio.

Thank you to Hachette Audio, Forever (an Imprint of Grand Central Publishing), and NetGalley for the audiobook advanced reader's copy! All thoughts and opinions are my own.