Lana does it again! Rivals to lovers mixed with fighting feelings vibes. It’s well paced layered with family drama.

Asshole + Sour Patch 4 lyfe.

4/5

Two divorce lawyers at opposing firms tempt a no strings attached hookup while competing to win cases in the latest from romance powerhouse Lana Ferguson. Danica Pierce is married to her work, Ezra Hart is determined to prove himself in his father’s firm and the only thing that keeps the two of them sane day to day is their mutual antagonism—that and jumping into bed when the day is out. When Danica is handed a case that could make her career, it is her secret relationship with Ezra that could wreck the entire case before it even makes its way to court. But Ezra is unexpectedly a real ally and their simmering tension in the office and compatibility in the bedroom masks a relationship that could be worth taking to trial. Overruled is good, hot, hate to love fun packaged in a workplace rivalry brimming with sexual tension. As Ferguson opens on her leads already far into hookup territory, what Danica and Ezra are really fighting are the feelings flowing beneath their mutually agreed upon rivalry. I’m a big fan of he fell first and fell hardest, which was the entire character of Ezra Hart in a nutshell. Ezra just wants to be seen as more than just the rival, but Danica is a little more tough to crack in that regard. Stubborn women being romanced because of their cold exteriors and their ambition is so important to me. Seeing what Danica had been through in the past only reinforced the need for real romancing on Ezra’s part to win her over. I really enjoyed where things settled vis a vis the career making divorce case, and Ezra and Danica’s respective families. Nothing unites two people more than being in cahoots and Overruled took that to heart in drawing this story to a close. Overruled is rivals to lovers excellence and undeniably the best from Ferguson to date.

First let me start off with saying a Huge thank you to Netgally and the Publisher for this opportunity. I am absolutely in love with Lana Ferguson's writing!! My favorite is The Mating Game and this one just came close second to that. I've never read anything about lawyers so I was hesitate, but after the first few chapters I've fallin head over heels for Ezra! This man deserves the world on a platter! The way my heart and soul was almost crushed at his circumstances. I am I'm awe at the feelings this book made me feel and I love it!!

Lana had me with lawyers that are opposing counsels in a major divorce case x lovers. Danica is a bad ass and I couldn’t help but love Ezra. They are both complex characters with complex backgrounds and I loved learning about each of them. This book definitely has some great banter…….although that is to be expected from two attorneys. The courtroom scenes were some of my favorite. I just lovee the tension! Danica and Ezra definitely had chemistry and the spice didn’t disappoint. If you’re on the fence just pick it up and read it. I promise you won’t be disappointed.

Okay this book was so much fun to get into, and I absolutely fell in love with this storyline of Lana's. These cahracters were so well written and fleshed out which really helped to enhance the story, but the plot was mediocre at best! I think that I enjoyed the cahracters on their own more than the plot in this one this time around, but still really loved it!

Any book that Lana writes is a book I will enjoy! The spice was top tier as always!

Thank you NetGalley for an eARC!

Thank you Netgalley for approving me to read this e-arc. Lana Ferguson really has my heart I mean anything she writes I’m immediately buying and reading. She really knocked it out of the park with these smutty scenes! I loveee a good rivals to lovers trope! Or more like Rivals who think they hate each other but dont actually. There was also heartbreaking scenes with Ezra’s family it just had me wanting to fight the people in the book for him. I felt for Dani the fear of not being enough is so crushing. Ezra saying he always loved her he was just waiting for her to catch up. I just cried but also saying she is worth staying for I just wanted scream how much I loved him. Lastly I loved the best friends they were really funny. I definitely 1000% will read everything and anything Lana continues to write.

If I had to pick just one thing that Lana Ferguson does amazingly (and trust me, it’s hard to just narrow it down to one thing), it’s the quality of banter in her books! I found myself grinning multiple times during this book as Dani and Ezra traded verbal bars with one another.

I also loved how patient Ezra was in knocking down the barriers Dani had built around her heart. We love a patient, yet persistent MMC and a man who continuously proves himself to be the right guy.

Read if you like:
- Enemies to Lovers
- He Falls First
- Banter
- Chunky cats
- The show suits

I love this book and all her books to be honest, she a way of telling a story and making you love each character in the book. I love this 2 lawyers book, and how they ended up being in a not a relationship per say but a sleeping with each other situationship. Thanks for letting me read this book

Who doesn't love Lana Ferguson? The girl can write. She's hilarious, sentimental, and her books have the perfect amount of spice.

Overruled is no exception. Two lawyers, of course on opposite sides, but strangely drawn to one another. Who will win? and at what cost? The story has been told dozens of time before (with lots of grumpy goodness) but Lana makes it feel fresh with the perfect will they, won't they tension. I did have issues relating to the lawyers (I felt at times their concerns were a little ridiculous) but I enjoyed the finale.

Onward and upward Ms. Ferguson, I eagerly await your next title!

Enjoyed this book! Read it in two days. It was quick, funny, sweet, and what I typically expect from a rom-com book. I liked the depth of both of the main characters. I also enjoyed the sub plot and found myself wondering what would also happen with the case. Good balance between navigating both. I do wish I saw more of the relationship between the FMC and her parents since that relationship dynamic seems less prominent in the story, but seemed to also affect her a lot. Overall, good read.

4.5 ⭐️
3 🌶️

This may be my new favorite book by Lana Ferguson. The RANGE she has in the stories she writes is just fantastic and this one just tops them all. I was hooked from the prologue (which was hoooot) so I knew this was going to be good and spicy!! The chemistry between Dani and Ezra was 🔥🔥🔥 !!!!!!! I was swooning and blushing and just rooting from them from the beginning.

What I didn’t like was how much Dani was referred to as prickly and how much Ezra was referred to as an idiot or a**hole. It just didn’t sit right with me, especially as their relationship progressed.

Otherwise, these two lawyers are fun and took me into another world of dramatic divorce court. I really enjoyed the side characters and the drama from their proceedings.


Put this one on the top of your TBR- you will not be disappointed!!!

Thanks NetGalley and Berkley for an ARC!

Great romance with spice and substance! My favorite Lana Ferguson book so far! Ezra and Dani have a playful chemistry sometimes a bit hateful, but overall fun to read.
She does a great job developing the characters’ romance as well as the case they’re both on,
Great read!

Thank you to NetGalley and Berkley Romance for an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Overruled was a fun, fiery, and irresistibly steamy read with the perfect blend of courtroom drama and emotional depth. Danica and Ezra had sizzling chemistry from the very first page, and their enemies-with-benefits dynamic made for plenty of sharp banter and delicious tension.
Ezra was a charming and persistent love interest, and watching him break through Danica’s emotional walls was just as satisfying as their legal battles. The push-and-pull between them kept things engaging, though at times, Danica’s reluctance felt a bit drawn out.
With witty dialogue, well-developed characters, and a romance that was both passionate and heartfelt, this book delivered everything a great contemporary romance should. Fans of workplace rivals-to-lovers tropes will absolutely enjoy this one!
Thank you to NetGalley, the author and the publisher for providing me with a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review!

Lana Ferguson always writes feel good books, and this one is no exception. I’d love to see this one played out on the big screen. It would be such a great rom com movie. It has the right amount of sexy balanced with serious and real life issues. There are characters of various ages and back grounds. It would be so fun to see on the screen. Quick, fun read. Highly recommend.

One thing I love about Lana is that she is always going to be giving us something different! Her range as an author has no bounds. This is another win for her

I had an absolute blast reading Overruled! From start to finish, this book had me completely hooked. There was something so refreshing about Danica and Ezra’s dynamic that set them apart from the usual romance tropes. The push and pull between them, combined with the thrill of their professional rivalry, made every interaction feel electric.

Opposing counsels secretly sleeping together? Yes, please. And the fact that Ezra falls first? Perfection. He’s the kind of hero who wears his heart on his sleeve, while Danica fights every step of the way to keep hers guarded. Their banter was sharp, their chemistry was off the charts, and beneath all the legal battles and late-night rendezvous, there was such a deep emotional undercurrent that made their story even more compelling.

Lana Ferguson has a way of making her characters feel real—flawed, stubborn, and undeniably human. Danica isn’t just a tough, career-driven woman; she’s someone with wounds that make her hesitant to trust. Ezra isn’t just a charming playboy; he’s someone who sees her for who she is and wants her despite the walls she puts up. Watching them navigate their feelings while standing on opposite sides of the courtroom was both frustrating and exhilarating in the best way possible.

Overruled was a fun, fiery, and irresistibly steamy read with the perfect blend of courtroom drama and emotional depth. Danica and Ezra had sizzling chemistry from the very first page, and their enemies-with-benefits dynamic made for plenty of sharp banter and delicious tension.
Ezra was a charming and persistent love interest, and watching him break through Danica’s emotional walls was just as satisfying as their legal battles. The push-and-pull between them kept things engaging, though at times, Danica’s reluctance felt a bit drawn out.
With witty dialogue, well-developed characters, and a romance that was both passionate and heartfelt, this book delivered everything a great contemporary romance should. Fans of workplace rivals-to-lovers tropes will absolutely enjoy this one!
Thank you to NetGalley, the author and the publisher for providing me with a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review!

Lana Ferguson is the QUEEN of tension that delivers incredible spice, and let me tell you, Dani and Ezra's relationship really delivered on that. Two lawyers on the opposite side of career making- or breaking- case is already a scenario that piqued my interest, but when those lawyers are secretly hooking up???? INTENSE! This book is filled with so much humor, witty banter, a case that was interesting all on its own, and a rivals to lovers tale that really had me hooked.

The tension between the two lawyers was incredible. From the moment they first met, there was an undeniable spark between them. Both had complicated pasts and had sworn off relationships, especially with someone in their field. They were determined to stay focused on their work and avoid any distractions. Yet, no matter how hard they tried, they couldn’t keep away from each other.

Their interactions, though always professional, were charged with an intensity that neither could ignore. Every glance seemed to pull them closer, every word seemed to linger in the air, creating a magnetic force between them. They both fought it, telling themselves they should stay focused, but the attraction was too strong to resist.

Every time they were near each other, it was like an invisible thread was pulling them closer, and the tension grew with each passing day. They never truly pulled away. The attraction between them became an undeniable force that neither could escape, no matter how much they tried to keep things strictly professional.

In the end, they couldn't keep their distance any longer. The chemistry between them was simply too strong. They didn’t resist—it felt like they were meant to be, and when they gave in to the pull between them, it felt like a perfect, inevitable moment.

You know what hell yeah!! This book was so much fun!

Two battling divorce attorneys always end up on opposite sides in the court room, their hate and competitive dynamic brings them together in more ways than they want. But as one of their cases brings them back together they begin to learn more about each other.

Seriously cannot express how fun this was. I loved their dynamic and both characters were so much fun to read about. Shoutout to DUAL pov!!