Genre - Romance
Goodreads rating - 3.97/5
My rating - ⭐⭐⭐⭐/5
This is a sharp, sizzling workplace romance that blends corporate rivalry with undeniable chemistry. Trishara Malik, a brilliant engineer, has spent years fighting against systemic bias, only to see her long-awaited promotion handed to Rafe Gallagher—the boss’s privileged son. When she’s unexpectedly chosen for a leadership retreat in Hawaii, she sees it as a chance to reclaim her career. The catch? She’s stuck sharing a honeymoon suite with her nemesis. Tuli crafts a fast-paced, witty narrative that turns forced proximity into an emotional battleground, making every interaction between Tris and Rafe crackle with tension.
What sets this novel apart is its balance between romance and real-world workplace struggles. Tris is a heroine worth rooting for—ambitious, sharp, and deeply aware of the challenges she faces as a woman of color in a male-dominated industry. Her rivalry with Rafe is layered, evolving from resentment to reluctant understanding as they compete in aptitude tests and team-building exercises. Rafe, initially framed as the golden boy antagonist, slowly reveals depth, challenging Tris’s assumptions and forcing her to reconsider her own biases. Their dynamic is electric, shifting from heated competition to something far more complicated.
Beyond the romance, **Not Safe for Work** delivers a thoughtful exploration of ambition, burnout, and the pressures of corporate culture. Tuli’s writing is engaging, with snappy dialogue and moments of genuine vulnerability that make the characters feel real. The tropical setting adds a touch of escapism, but the heart of the story remains grounded in Tris’s journey—her fight for recognition, her struggle with trust, and her slow realization that success isn’t just about winning, but about finding the right people to stand beside you. A must-read for fans of enemies-to-lovers romance with depth and bite.
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