Sparks, Secrets, and a Fake Ring: Drunk on You by Nikki Ash Is an Office Romance That Will Wreck and Heal You

What do you do when the person you can’t stand becomes the one person you can’t live without?

In Drunk on You, part of the intensely emotional and addictive Love & Whiskey series by Nikki Ash, readers are treated to a whirlwind of tension, banter, and heartbreak in a perfectly layered enemies-to-lovers office romance that doesn’t shy away from the darker, messier corners of love. Add in a fake engagement, a simmering age gap, and just the right amount of professional tension, and you’ve got a story that blends spice and substance into something unforgettable.

This is not just a love story. It’s about letting go of the lies we tell ourselves, facing down our pasts, and realizing that sometimes, the person who pushes all your buttons is the one meant to rewrite your future.

They Pretended to Be in Love—Until It Didn’t Feel Like Pretending Anymore

She’s younger, ambitious, and unapologetically sharp-tongued. He’s older, jaded, and thoroughly done with romantic complications—especially the kind that comes wrapped in witty comebacks and smirks that drive him wild.

When workplace rivalry turns into mutual disdain, sparks fly. But when circumstances force them to team up in the most awkward of ways—a fake engagement—everything changes. Suddenly, they’re sharing spaces, attending events, and putting on a united front. But the more they pretend, the harder it becomes to tell where the lies end and the truth begins.

Their chemistry is undeniable. Their pasts are complicated. And in between biting sarcasm and heated stares, something fragile begins to bloom—real feelings neither of them are ready for.

Witty Banter, Real Pain, and Love That Won’t Be Ignored

Tropes That Sizzle and Sting

Nikki Ash doesn’t just throw tropes at the page—she builds emotional arcs around them that make them feel earned and deeply satisfying:

• Enemies-to-lovers: Every sharp word and lingering glance carries emotional weight. Their tension is deliciously believable.
• Fake engagement: Forced closeness, public affection, private confusion—it’s a setup that leads to heartbreak and healing.
• Office romance: The power dynamics, the professional stakes, the blurred boundaries—it all adds another level of angst and tension.
• Age gap romance: The emotional maturity clash adds depth to their dynamic, creating friction that eventually gives way to vulnerability.
• Slow-burn with a real payoff: Their connection builds steadily, each step more personal than the last until you’re aching for them to fall finally.

Characters Who Feel Too Real to Be Fiction

The heroine is whip-smart, fiercely independent, and emotionally guarded. She doesn’t take anything at face value—and certainly not love, especially not from a man who once dismissed her without a second thought. But as the lines blur between pretending and real emotion, she’s forced to confront parts of herself she’s kept hidden from everyone—including him.

The hero is the kind of man who’s been burned before. He’s careful, controlled, and convinced he’s too broken for love. But this woman? She makes him feel things he thought were long gone. Watching him try (and fail) to keep his distance is one of the most compelling parts of the book.

Their relationship is a storm—messy, electric, impossible to ignore—and it’s that emotional chaos that makes their eventual peace feel so rewarding.

For Readers Who Crave Romance with Edge and Emotion

You’ll fall hard for Drunk on You if you:

• Love enemies-to-lovers stories with biting wit and real emotional stakes
• Are you obsessed with fake dating or engagement tropes that turn all too real?
• Want office romance with power struggles and personal revelations?
• Appreciate age gap dynamics that are emotionally mature, not creepy or cliché.
• Are drawn to love stories that hurt a little before they heal a lot

If you enjoyed books like Bossman by Vi Keeland, The Hating Game by Sally Thorne, or Birthday Girl by Penelope Douglas, this one will feel like the perfect mix of all your favorite themes—with Nikki Ash’s signature emotional punch.

Final Thoughts: Sometimes the Greatest Lies Lead to the Truest Love

Drunk on You is more than just steamy banter and fake rings. It’s about second chances, self-worth, and the fear of being truly seen. Nikki Ash delivers another emotionally immersive hit that proves love doesn’t always show up softly—it can come in loud, unexpected, chaotic waves that tear down every wall you’ve built.

This book is smart, sexy, and deeply human. It captures what it’s like to fall for someone when you least expect it—and how terrifying, liberating, and healing that can be.

So, are you ready for a romance that’s fiery, emotional, and full of heart?

Drunk on You is waiting to wreck you—in all the best ways.