Lana Ferguson is back with Overruled, and as always she’s bringing the heat! Like from PAGE ONE! This steamy contemporary romance pairs two fiercely competitive divorce lawyers on opposite sides of a high-stakes case, and the result is pure chemistry, chaos, and charm.
If you love tension-filled banter, spicy slow burns, and complex career-driven protagonists, Overruled deserves a top spot on your TBR!
Summary
Danica Pierce is laser-focused on her career. As one of Austin’s top divorce attorneys, she’s up for a major promotion if she can win this case. There’s just one complication: her opposing counsel is Ezra Hart, the annoyingly attractive, insufferably charming lawyer she’s secretly been hooking up with.
Ezra has always wanted more than a fling with Dani, but she’s kept him strictly at arm’s length. Now, as they battle it out in court by day and give in to temptation by night, the lines between enemies and lovers begin to blur.
With personal baggage and family drama on both sides, Dani and Ezra have to decide if they’re willing to risk more than just the case… and possibly their hearts.
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Review
4 Stars | Professional rivals |Enemies with benefits | He falls harder
Overruled BRINGS the spice, literally from page one, but don’t let that fool you. Beneath the heat, these characters are layered, vulnerable, and refreshingly complex!
Danica is whip-smart, driven, and emotionally guarded. Ezra is her perfect match: slight arrogant and playful but never cruel. Their dynamic is electric, filled with biting wit and explosive chemistry.
The courtroom drama is compelling, but it’s the emotional stakes that give this book real depth. Dani’s family dysfunction and Ezra’s own guarded heart provide real insight into why these two are the way they are. Watching them slowly chip away at each other’s defenses is SO satisfying!
Bonus points go to the supporting cast—particularly Nate and Vera, whose flirtatious tension is so good. (please give them their own book!) The humor is sharp, the spice is SPICY, and the emotional payoff? Totally worth the wait!
❤️ Tropes You’ll Love
- Enemies to Lovers
- Forced Proximity (via legal sparring & hookups!)
- Opposites Attract
- Workplace Romance
- No Strings… Until There Are
If Overruled stole your heart, here are a few books you’ll want to pick up next:
The Hating Game by Sally Thorne
Office rivals turned reluctant lovers? A classic enemies-to-lovers slow burn with smart banter and major tension.
The Love Hypothesis by Ali Hazelwood
A fake relationship between two brilliant minds? This one brings both the steam and the emotional vulnerability.
Uncharted Territory by Zoey Ford
She is counting down the days until their work relationship ends. Until a wilderness scouting trip turns their enemies-to-lovers dynamic into something far more complicated. Sparks fly, tensions rise, and the great outdoors gets very hot in this workplace rom-com. Check out my full review here!
Craving more books by Lana Ferguson? We have you covered!
The Fake Mate by Lana Ferguson
Two wolf-shifters agree to be fake mates but unexpectedly find something real in this steamy paranormal romantic comedy!
The Nanny by Lana Ferguson
A woman discovers the father of the child she is nannying may be her biggest (Only)Fan in this steamy contemporary romance.
The Game Changer by Lana Ferguson
A hockey player who need to improve his image and a baker whose show is in trouble shoot their shot in this steamy rom-com!
Coming soon!
The Mating Game by Lana Ferguson
Two wolf shifters reluctant to love discover there’s no fighting the call of the wild! Coming 12/2/25
Final Thoughts
Overruled is a sizzling enemies-to-lovers romance that delivers on every level! If you love stories where passion collides with ambition, and vulnerability hides beneath a tough exterior, Danica and Ezra's love story will leave you hooked from the opening scene to the final verdict. Whether you're in it for the heat, the heart, or the courtroom drama, this is a must read!
