About the Book

Two divorce lawyers determined to share only beds but not hearts discover that love is something that can’t be overruled in this steamy contemporary romance by Lana Ferguson, USA Today bestselling author of The Game Changer.

Danica Pierce has one great love in her life: work. As one of the top divorce lawyers in Austin, Danica lets her caseload keep her warm at night and has no problem being married to her job, not when love only ends in hurt. When the biggest case of her career gives her a shot at making partner, it seems like nothing could possibly stand in her way…except for her infuriating secret: she’s sleeping with the enemy.

Ezra Hart is known for charming his way in and out of a courtroom. In the matter of winning Danica Pierce’s heart, however, he’s been far less successful. With her verdict to keep things purely physical with no chance of appeal, Ezra struggles to show Danica he’s more than the insufferable playboy she’s pegged him to be—especially since they find themselves on opposing sides of Danica’s most important case to date.

While Dani and Ezra battle it out in the courtroom, the real trial is the one happening between them. When Dani realizes that everything she knows of Ezra might be hearsay—and that she’s not the only one with emotional baggage—she must choose between her fear of trusting again and the feelings blossoming between her and the man she thought was her worst enemy.

Review

I thoroughly enjoyed Overruled. It was a fun enemies-to-lovers romance, with vibrant characters and sizzling chemistry.

Both characters are shaped by their families. In her teen years, Danica’s parents divorced and had a post-divorce relationship. Despite their great relationship, she unfairly blames herself for their staying together for so long, and that guilt ultimately influenced her decision to become a divorce lawyer. Ezra, on the other hand, is navigating a complicated family dynamic of his own, driven by a fierce desire to protect his mother. His father is portrayed as the typical awful and abusive father that most rich MMC characters tend to have. Unfortunately, Overruled does not offer anything new to the overused trope. However, it’s still done fairly well here and adds depth to Erza’s character development and relationship with Danica.

I’ll admit that I was bummed to find that Danica and Ezra’s relationship had begun before the book opens. Thankfully, the author more than makes up for it through their sharp banter and amazing chemistry. Both characters misunderstand each other at first, but watching them slowly learn to communicate and peel back those misconceptions is incredibly satisfying.

Although Danica and Ezra’s relationship began before the novel officially opens—which initially gave me pause—the author more than makes up for it through their sharp banter and palpable chemistry. Additionally, the divorce case is equally intriguing and kept me invested. I was fully strapped in to see how it would play out alongside the romance.

Final Thoughts

Overruled was a genuinely enjoyable read. It’s fun, emotional, and filled with chemistry that makes it hard to put down.

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