Lana Ferguson never disappoints.

This book pulled me in, on only the first 5 chapters. I was so invested in the relationship between our MC’s I couldn’t stop until I saw the end. It was fun, flirty, addicting, and everything you want a romance to be, plus more!

If Lana writes it, I will be buying.

Lana Ferguson is a new-to-me author, and I will definitely be exploring her backlist! This was a great contemporary romance, grounded in an authentic setting with realistic secondary characters. Plus the romance was HOT and believable. I was really rooting for Danica and Ezra. If you've been missing Julie James's contemporary legal romances, definitely check out Overruled!

3 Stars
Another fun (& spicy) romance from Lana Ferguson, I felt that the romantic connection between the MCs wasn't as developed as the tension but I still always enjoy her writing. I liked the legal aspect and the MMC Ezra, he was always the sweetest to Dani despite what he was going through (and her being a bit mean to him lol). Dani came off as a bit immature but she did at least redeem herself by the end.

Thank you NetGalley and Berkley Publishing Group for the ARC!

4.5 ⭐️

Danica Pierce and Ezra Hart are both divorce lawyers at the top of their game who frequently face off against each other in the courtroom and enjoy ripping each other’s clothes off outside of it. Every single time, Danica says it’s the last time… until it happens again.

Instead of enemies to lovers, this book was enemies with benefits to lovers… like mid sex, she is telling him she hates him and he is loving every moment of it regardless. This book was steamy and the tension was great!! Their chemistry kept me wanting more of this book, and the way the author thoughtfully unpacked both main characters’ past wounds and current healing process (or lack thereof) was a beautiful touch on this page-turner of a rom-com.

My main issue that kept this from being a full five stars was the miscommunication present at times.. multiple times when it seemed like an actual conversation was going to happen, it became a spicy scene instead while one or both characters avoided discussing their feelings. However, I did enjoy getting into the details of the case they were currently facing off on against one another, and some of the miscommunication issues were related to the case/issues with attorney client privilege and things that couldn’t be fully discussed at the time due to that.

💙enemies with benefits
💙workplace rivals
💙he falls first
💙reverse grumpy sunshine
💙forbidden romance
💙”this is the last time”

Thank you to Berkley Publishing and Netgalley for the eARC of this book! All opinions are my own.

Overruled by Lana Ferguson
3.75⭐️
🌎4 📖3.5🖋️3.5, 👭3.75, ❤️4, 🌶️3
If you're in the mood for a steamy enemies-to-lovers romance, this is the book for you. Think The Hating Game—but set in divorce court, with more spice.
Danica and Ezra are opposing counsel in a high-stakes divorce case. Despite the tension between them exploding into a secret physical relationship, they both insist they still “hate” each other. As the case goes on they start to see more of one another beneath the surface and wonder could something real be developing between them?
I’ll admit, the miscommunications were frustrating at times, and Danica’s reason for avoiding love didn’t quite land for me. That said, Ezra was an ideal MMC—charming, complex, and impossible not to love. (Even if he is blonde 😉) Plus I found the subplot of the divorce case really interesting.
Overall, this was a fun, steamy read that I’d recommend to anyone looking for their next spicy romance fix.

Normally I don't like enemies to lovers tropes, and while I didn't like the antagonistic vibes from the FMC, it turned into something cute. I wish there had more fall-out with Alexander but it was fun and I enjoyed it.

3.75 stars-this was a fun read! It had just the right amount of drama. The chemistry between the characters was so good and their banter had me smiling the whole time. If you’re into workplace romance with spice and heart, this one’s totally worth the read!

⭐️ 5/5
🌶️ 4/5

Thank you @berkleyromance for the free book!

This just might be my FAVORITE from Lana! 🤩 Like, I don’t even know if I have the proper words to explain. I just know that the push and pull of tension between Dani and Ezra was a live wire, crackling beneath the surface and hard to control once it came to light. UGH. I could not get enough!! 😍😍

Lana keeps getting better and better! This was one of the easiest 5 star reads I’ve read in a while! It was the PERFECT rivalries to lovers. I truly adored every second!

SWOOOOON! 😍😍😍😍

Workplace rivals who can’t stay away from each other!? Sign me up! The banter was SO fun and the chemistry was undeniable. The escapism is tpsteong with this one and I think readers will devourrrrr this!

Thank you so much to Berkley Romance for my ARC ❤️

4/5 ⭐️

I LOVED this. It was so much fun. Who knew a spicy enemies-to-lovers lawyers/opposing counsel could be so much fun. I’ve only ever read one other book by this author, but this one definitely solidified Lana Ferguson as an auto-buy author for me now. I loved Dani and Ezra from the start and I simply did not want their story to end!
I received a copy of this book from the publisher. All opinions are my own.

I’m always going to eat up a book with an enemies-to-lovers plot!

In Overruled, we follow Danica and Ezra, two talented, hardworking divorce lawyers who despise each other—but also happen to have intense sexual chemistry.
Danica and Ezra are hired as opposing counsel in a high-stakes divorce case. For Danica, this case is the opportunity of a lifetime: if she wins, she’ll be offered a partnership at her firm. The catch? Ezra has an impressive winning streak, and he definitely won’t let her take the case without a fight!!

I truly had a time with this book! I’m not going to lie—the spice started immediately in chapter one, and I was SHOOK (but in the best way). Ezra was everything in this book! It’s an enemies-to-lovers story, but let me just say—he was absolutely feral for Danica, and she was not getting the memo. The chemistry was everything, and Ezra adored her! Like, I’m always going to love a man who knows what he wants—and he wanted Danica! It just took her a bit to realize it for sure.

Overall, a 4.25⭐️ read for me! I'm now in the mood to binge-watch a legal drama—ha!

Thank you so much to Berkley Publishing Group and NetGalley for providing me with an ARC!

Okay I really enjoyed this book even with some things I felt could've been more. This was a very easy to read book with banter, romance and humor sprinkled in. I enjoyed that it had a legal side that I don't see/read too often. The MMC was a cutie pie, and I feel for his cocky attitude right away. I understand that the FMC is a lawyer so I get where her feisty ness and 'i hate you' (very repetative) side comes from.

All in all, if you want a quick and easy spicy romance this is a good pick. I ate this book up quickly and had a good time reading about the subplot.

Thank you NetGalley for this ARC in exchange for my honest review.

I love Lana Ferguson, and her characters! She dives deep into their personalities and the romance that makes me feel like I really know them! I loved the banter and the chemistry between these two lovers. I loved the business setting and the atmosphere too!

This was my first novel from Lana Ferguson but it will not be my last. This was entertaining and so charming. The banter was fantastic and I loved how the two MCs had professional respect for each other. This starts with spice but doesn’t allow the spice to overwhelm the plot. The character growth goes hard and you will find yourself rooting for both MCs to get their happy ending.

Overruled by Lana Ferguson had a fun premise and moments of sharp, snappy banter. The enemies-to-lovers setup was promising, and there were definitely a few swoony or steamy moments that stood out.

However, I struggled to fully connect with the characters. Their chemistry felt a bit uneven, and some of the emotional beats didn’t quite hit the way I hoped. The legal setting was interesting but sometimes felt like it took a backseat to the romance in a way that left the plot feeling a bit thin.

That said, Ferguson’s writing has a lot of potential. I appreciated the effort to balance humour with heavier themes, even if it didn’t quite come together for me this time.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the ARC!

I love rivals with benefits! The author always has the best banter. and I loved the chemistry between Ezra and Dani. I can't say a messy office romance will ever top a loch ness monster romance for me but this was a very good office romance.

I loved Ferguson's previous contemporary (hockey romance, The Game Changer) so I had high hopes for her newest contemporary. Overall, I enjoyed the book. The fmc and mmc were good together and their interactions were cute, funny and hot. My main issue was with the law aspect of the 3rd act breakup which didn't seem to make any sense. That being said, I still enjoyed the book and will happily read more from this author.

f there’s anything I can count on @lanafergusonwrites doing, it’s writing a book that is equal parts funny, sweet, and spicy as hell. I’ve loved Lana’s writing journey and have read all her books. But “Overruled” has taken the top spot, no question (thank you @berkleyromance for the early copy!). I fell head over heels for Ezra and Dani from their very first banter-filled “this is the last time” hookup.

The tension between these two is thick and taut from the first page. They are already mid-illicit affair (they’re lawyers often on opposite ends of the courtroom) and both have their own things to prove. Dani is trying to succeed in her firm on her own merit, and Ezra is trying to break free of his family’s influence. They are rivals in the true sense of the word and that’s clear from the start.

In true Lana fashion, there is so much banter and heat between these two. I loved the push and pull and seeing Ezra fall first had me giddy. The man was so smitten with Dani, and Dani was so obliviously still fighting him every step of the way. They were so evenly matched and it was so fun to read about a couple that both give as good as they get.

I’m also the biggest fan of courtroom dramas. I cut my teeth on Law and Order & Criminal Minds. I still think about what would’ve been if I’d actually gone to law school. So I LOVED the court drama and the backdrop of the case. Not only was it a good story, but it was such a fantastic way to help Dani and Ezra evolve their own character arcs. It was so well done and clearly added so much depth to this story.

And of course it’s not a Lana book without the spice to end all spice. Lana can write a GOOD scene, consistently and without fail. Dani and Ezra were so hot together and their chemistry was OFF THE CHARTS.

Thank you to Berkley Romance for the advance reader copy and to PRH Audio for the complimentary audiobook. These opinions are my own. #BerkleyPartner

This novel brings all the heat I expect from Lana Ferguson. Danica and Ezra clash regularly in the courtroom while having a not friends with benefits arrangement outside of it. There's so much banter and tension.

I found the plot arc for their current divorce case especially compelling. And I really liked both characters and the overall storyline. I would have liked a bit more acknowledgement of the ethics of their relationship dynamic (or lack thereof), but I was okay with suspending disbelief to enjoy the book.

The tension between the two main characters was brought to life so well by Connor Crais and Samantha Summers. I have long enjoyed his performances, and she did a phenomenal job as well.

Overruled is a delightful blend of steamy romance, sharp banter, and emotional depth. Lana Ferguson delivers a story that’s equal parts fun and heartfelt, with characters you can’t help but root for. The chemistry is off the charts, and the legal setting adds a fresh, clever twist. A must-read for fans of spicy rom-coms with strong, lovable leads!