I had to DNF this book. I could not get into the characters. They were unlikeable, and the story kept getting steered away.

I struggled reading this one… I liked the plot when reading the synopsis but the book lacked connection some type of connection :/

Very tough to follow writing style - I felt like this one way have needed a few more drafts. It’s an interesting premise but I feel it was tough to follow

Ich mochte die Hauptfiguren einfach gar nicht, was das Schlimmste ist, was in einer Romance passieren kann. Das Pacing war total seltsam, Szenen, die nicht so wichtig waren, wurden total ausgedehnt und sehr wichtige und ernste Szenen wurden schnell abgewickelt. Gerade das ist doch der Punkt, weshalb das Buch geschrieben wurde?? Oder was genau war sonst der Punkt?

Not my favorite but not the worst either. The writing seemed like it was fit for a purple prose book not an enemies to lovers with an unlikable FMC.

Extremely formal writing in distant 3rd person point of view. A lot of adjectives used but lacked real feelings of characters emotions. No character chemistry nor flowing conversations between characters. Everything felt very formal, disconnected, and long winded. Like someone explaining the chemical reaction in the brain of feeling happy, yet lacking of the actual emotion or feeling to the person of what happy actually is.

Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for my copy!

I really enjoyed this book. I went in completely blind and didn’t want to put it down

Im giving this book 3⭐ it was a cute and fun read but i think some part i didn't really get and maybe i t wasn't for me but i will try maybe in the future but the what i think it is cute but maybe not for me

Wonderful story, great character development, great writing! Highly recommend this book. I thoroughly enjoyed it

I found it quite slow and extremely hard to get into. I love a work place romance however I struggled keeping up with it. I loved the characters though which made it redeemable for me.

Badly written story which constantly alludes to transcending feelings, seeking solace and peace in various locations.

"sought solace and clarity in the tranquil solitude of the bothy"
"As they stood there, their hearts brimming with love and hope, the bothy stood witness to the power and transformative nature of love."
Their souls intertwined as their hearts connected 🤮

I thought this was going to be an enemies to lovers workplace romance but no it was a vapid and pointless. Nothing exciting happened, even the background story of a Russian oligarch who's money has been embezzled by her partner.

I was positive in the beginning that the story would get better as the story went on, but it didn't. It got steadily worse. Especially when the ridiculously repetitive sentences about seeking solace or peace or clarity.
I didn't particularly like either character but I really didn't like Emily after she gave Jack an ultimatum after he asked her to just give him a but of time. He told her he was conflicted between doing what's right for the law firm and for him/them and needed some time. But this wasn't what she wanted to hear so she gave him an ultimatum. I know she's had some past trauma but she's had a lot longer to deal with it! Jack literally found his finance cheating on him a week prior!! Stupid cow.

I made it through to the end of the book but from about 60% on I was skim reading just to get through all the vapidness.

Thanks to NetGalley and publisher for the opportunity to read and review this ARC.

This is a first time read for me by this author and it was a very pleasant experience. It's a sharp and witty rom-com that’s packed with sparks, conflicts, and unexpected chemistry, delivering a delightful tale of two very different lawyers learning that love can strike in the most unexpected places.
Emily is trying to pick up the pieces of her life and bring her career back on track after dealing with a tragic accident. Now, she’s ready to dive back into her career at a prestigious London law firm, and romance is the furthest thing from her mind. Jack is a polished and emotionally distant British lawyer who seems to have his life and career all sorted out. The only problem is he can't shake the feeling that something is missing. When Emily and Jack are paired together for a major case, their dynamic is anything but smooth sailing.
The clashing personalities of Emily and Jack is what really makes this such an engaging story. Emily is bold and unafraid to speak her mind, while Jack is reserved, efficient, and committed to his perfect-but-predictable life. The tension just crackles between them, romantically and comedically, as their personalities clash in the most delightful ways. The supporting characters, particularly Jack’s fiancée, add layers of conflict that make the emotional stakes even higher, adding a twist of self-discovery and emotional depth, proving that love isn’t always as simple as it seems.
I received a complimentary copy from NetGalley and am voluntarily leaving my review.

This Is Not an Office Romance had potential with its interesting premise and workplace dynamics, but unfortunately, it didn’t fully deliver. The characters, particularly Jack, felt flat, and the romance lacked the emotional depth needed to make it truly engaging. While there were some witty moments, the story often felt predictable and slow-paced. Despite the initial promise, the chemistry between the leads didn’t feel authentic, and I found it hard to connect with the characters. Overall, it was a bit of a miss for me, though others might still find it enjoyable.

I found this book a little to heavy to read just with the coparte side of it but my friend who's a lawyer absoulty loved reading it and could totally relate to the dinamics of this book and office life in a corporate world. Throw in a mix of trauma and romance she said it was a great read

Did not finish book. Stopped at 32%.
I’m sorry. I just couldn’t keep pushing through. This book just wasn’t it for me. There was so much information but it gave nothing?

Emily and Jack are both lawyers and meet on her first day in a new job after a hiatus following a loss in her personal life. They get off to a bad start, but will that change once they are spending more time working together?

The premise sounded like fun. The actual writing and characters were either exasperating or meh enough that I was finishing this for the sake of finishing it. I am all for suspension of disbelief but i have to like the romance/ story/characters enough to do so , alas, that was not the case here for me.

Unfortunately this book was a miss for me. I felt like the writing was not well done (kind of felt like an editor hadnt read it due to inconsistencies) and the characters were written to be boring which doesnt really grab the readers attention. Honestly there was so much text it was like the writer though the reader was stupid and had to be told what is happening and who people are rather than just weaving it into the story.

While I didn't love this one as I'm not a huge fan of office romance rom coms. It was still a fun read. And I loved the banter between the hero and heroine. And it was a less cheesy version of a Hallmark rom com.

Eloise Fox’s This is NOT an Office Romance is a charming contemporary romance that combines career aspirations, emotional healing, and slow-burning chemistry. The story follows Emily Taylor, a once-successful New York lawyer who retreats to rural England for a year to recover from a traumatic accident. Ready to get her life back on track, she joins a boutique law firm in London, determined to focus entirely on rebuilding her career. Enter Jack, a brilliant yet aloof British lawyer with a fiancée and a reputation for being all business. Emily and Jack’s unlikely partnership forces them to navigate office politics, cultural differences, and their undeniable attraction.

Fox excels at crafting layered characters with relatable flaws and emotional depth. Emily’s journey of regaining confidence and rediscovering herself is heartfelt, while Jack’s reserved demeanor slowly unravels to reveal vulnerabilities that make him a compelling counterpart. The setting—a high-stakes London law firm with occasional glamorous backdrops, like a business trip to Bermuda—adds sophistication and flair to the narrative.

While the story leans on classic office romance tropes, Fox injects fresh energy with witty dialogue, moments of humor, and a focus on personal growth. This is NOT an Office Romance is a slow-burn romance that emphasizes trust, communication, and the courage to take risks, making it a delightful read for fans of contemporary love stories with strong, independent heroines