I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this honest review voluntarily. Thank you NetGalley and Berkley Publishing Group for allowing me to review this book.

Overruled is a hilarious and steamy enemies to lovers romance, with a feisty FMC and a MMC that loves raising her hackles. I read it in one sitting. The two main characters in this story are both divorce attorneys, who have are huge rivals in the courtroom and often find themselves as opposing counsel. Outside the courtroom, they use their hate for one another for more pleasurable endeavors.

Dani & Ezra’s banter and chemistry throughout the book is fantastic. She has black cat energy toward him and he loves to annoy her as often as possible, just for another taste of her “Sour Patch” personality. There’s quite a bit of spice in this book, but it doesn’t over power the plot. There are twists and turns throughout the story and it was honestly a very entertaining read.

Lana Ferguson is always an automatic add to my never ending TBR. I love these way her characters interact and feel like people I would enjoy knowing. Her characters development and ability to set a scene are brilliant. 10/10 will always recommend.

Tropes in this book include:
Enemies to Lovers
Workplace Rivals
Forbidden Romance
He Falls First
She’s In Denial
Emotional Scars

Lana Ferguson is back with another steamy, tension-filled romance, this time pitting two powerhouse divorce attorneys against each other in both the courtroom and the bedroom. Overruled delivers all the heat, banter, and emotional depth you’d expect from Ferguson, with a side of legal drama that makes the stakes even higher. This book is equal parts enemies-to-lovers, forced proximity, and scorching chemistry, with a slow-burn romance that turns downright explosive. Ferguson balances sharp, snappy dialogue with real emotional stakes, making Overruled not just a fun read but a deeply satisfying one. Perfect for fans of The Hating Game and Legal Heat, this one is a verdict in favor of love.

Absolutely loved this book! While I’ve read all her other books and enjoyed them, I definitely prefer the realism in this book more than the paranormal stories she’s written.

Loved the dynamic between Dani and Ezra, the vibe between Nate and Vera, the total boss-ness of Bianca. I’d love to get more backstory about Jackie and hear what happens next to her.

Probably my favorite book from this author.

A refreshing enemies to lovers romance with plenty of banter to keep you on your toes and a perfectly, sweet hero to swoon over and root for.
The perfect mix of humor, spice, romance, friendship, and hardship. Loved everything about it. I can’t wait for Lana’s next release!

Netgalley Reviews

4 stars

Thank you to NetGalley and Berkley Publishing for providing me with an ARC in exchange for an honest review!

Accomplished divorce lawyer Danica Pierce has sworn off romance, content with letting her high-stakes career be her one true love. But her strictly physical arrangement with rival attorney Ezra Hart threatens to complicate everything, especially when they find themselves on opposite sides of the biggest case of Danica’s career. Ezra, known for his charm inside and outside the courtroom, is determined to prove he’s more than just a fling. As tensions rise in court and emotions spill over outside of it, Danica is forced to confront the truth: love might not be as easy to dismiss as she once thought.

Lana Ferguson is back! Lana has been a favorite of mine since I received an ARC of The Nanny, but Under Loch and Key missed the mark for me. Overruled, however, felt like a return to the sharp, engaging voice we know and love. I adored how prickly Danica was and how Ezra was perfectly content to be in her orbit, no matter the terms. The intricate plot was another highlight—it was compelling enough to stand on its own as a novel. Overall, Overruled delivers the charm, tension, and heart I’ve come to expect from Ferguson’s writing.

Another fantastic book by Lana Ferguson! I love an enemies to lovers trope and the tension between Danica and Ezra is delicious. These two high power divorce attorneys have all the banter and all the chemistry you want in a book. And you get supporting characters, Nate and Vera, who have their own steamy banter....I'd love to see their story play out. I couldn't put this book down! I loved every second and will absolutely ready anything Lana writes!!

Thanks NetGalley for the ARC.

Berkley & NetGalley you made my year with this ARC. Thank you so much for giving me an arc to read and review. All thoughts and feelings are my own!

Y’all Lana Ferguson has done it again!! I devoured Overruled in less than 24 hours. Heck I even stayed up past my bed time to read this. The lack of sleep was 100% worth it.

Now I already saw some other reviews and some people were saying this is just another “lawyer enemies to lovers romcom”. I wish I could flick those peoples noses. To me it didn’t feel like just another stereotypical “lawyer enemies to lovers romcom”. The courtroom scenes alone didn’t for me. The whole journey watching the trial go down was electrifying and intense. There were definitely several moments I was gripping my chair a bit too hard because the “bad guys” so to speak were villain-ing too hard. But don’t worry our characters fought tooth and nail to rise above it all.

Speaking of our characters, I loved Dani & Ezra. Especially Ezra 😉 That man literally embodies men who yearn. Excuse me Lana I need one, and I need him to not be fictional. Also can’t forget about Dani. She is such a strong female character, but she also had her moments of weakness. I love that even though I felt frustrated with her at times it was still all worth it. Her growth and development was beautiful to watch and so easy to empathize with.

Also can’t forget about our side characters. I loved Nate and Vera, plus even Eli & Maggie. For Nate & Vera they are seriously the best loyal friends and characters you could ask for. Plus they are both hilarious and added so much to every scene they were in. So much so that I wish we could have a Nate & Vera back story book. Or maybe even an Eli & Maggie book. Wink wink (I’m just saying)

Overall, I cannot recommend this book enough. If you are a fan of romcoms, Legally blonde or just Lana’s books in general this isn’t one to miss. I can’t wait to own my trophy later this July!

I really liked this next book from Lana Ferguson - I enjoyed the layered characters and I'm always a fan of enemies to lovers and he falls first!

Thank you for the early copy for review

After I devoured Lana Ferguson most recent (Loch & Key), I was SO EXCITED for Overruled to make it to my ARC list, and this one didn't disappoint. Some favorite tropes (grumpy sunshine? He falls first?!) had me full fangirling on this one. No slow burn here and super spicy, this was another hit from Lana!

I was excited for the new Lana Ferguson book since I liked all her previous books. This one did not dissapoint.
Dani and Ezra are FUNNY. The book has a very strong start that gets you hooked. The banter between the characters is great. I highly enjoyed them fighting in and out of the courtroom.
The book also has a sweeter side to it, with Dani afraid to fall in love and let herself be loved. This is a case of he falls first and he falls hard. And what can I say about a man who cooks? Give it to me!
Very enjoyable, I do recommend!

“I’m learning that it’s the things you don’t say that I should be paying attention to, Dani. That’s usually where your real feelings are.”

Suits television viewers: Overruled is for YOU! I recently sat down and watched some episodes on tv and I immediately got hooked again. I’m deciding on a full rewatch now because of this book. Let’s just say the vibes were immaculate, I was in my “lawyer” mode, living for Dani and Ezra.

The case at the heart of this book is meaty. Dives into the nasty divorce proceedings that lawyers are privy too. I often cite movie/television examples. For this book, I unexpectedly thought of Laura Dern in Marriage Story. Lawyers that are sharks but also see relationships crash, burn, and crumble in the most harshest of terms. Couples going back and forth that regurgitate such venomous pain and betrayals of trust. I can’t imagine the personal thoughts divorce lawyers have surrounding relationships and marriage. That's also something Dani and Ezra explore in this book, their careers have cause emotional trauma in a way that they both must work through.

On another note, my romance detective skills were once again in full force. Eli and Maggie I'm guessing there's some potential with the two of them... I’m ready to read it all. *slams desk* Your honour, gimme more now! (Please and thank you).

“Bad feelings make us strong. If there are no bad feelings, we would not appreciate the good ones. Understand?”

Massive thank you to Berkley Publishing, Berkley Romance for the digital arc!

This book was an absolute page-turner! The tension between Danica and Ezra was palpable from start to finish, making every interaction between them electric. Their chemistry was undeniable, and the way the author balanced witty banter with deeply emotional moments was impressive. I especially appreciated how the heavier themes, particularly those dealing with trauma, were handled with care and authenticity. This story had the perfect mix of courtroom drama, romance, and personal growth, keeping me hooked until the very last page. If you love enemies-to-lovers with high stakes and heart, this one is a must-read!

This book was such a delightful read! From the very first page, I found myself completely immersed in the story. The writing was so approachable and warm, making it easy to connect with the characters and the plot. I loved how the book felt both inviting and engaging, without ever being too complex or hard to follow. It was just the right mix of comfort and intrigue, and I truly enjoyed every moment of it. It’s a wonderful read that I’d happily recommend to anyone looking for a heartwarming escape!

Gave me "The Hating Game" vibes which I loved. The somewhat weird side plot about a corrupt, abusive father I did not: B- for me personally. I would still recommend to romance readers...

This book felt a little too cheesy for me (and that's saying something). I'm hoping to get my hands on a physical copy to give a much better review.

Rivals with benefits as the MCs are opposing counsel in many divorce cases.

Great banter between the characters - both in and out of bed.

Very sexy book. This was my first Lana Ferguson book but definitely not my last.

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

Sharp, sizzling, and impossible to put down, this is enemies-to-lovers at its finest. Danica and Ezra’s chemistry is pure fire, their courtroom battles only fueling the tension that crackles between them. With whip-smart banter, emotional depth, and a romance that refuses to be overruled, this story proves that sometimes the biggest risks lead to the sweetest rewards. I so loved and enjoyed it!

Thanks to NetGalley and Berkley for providing a DRC of this title.

I never connected with the characters as much as I wanted to, but I definitely think Overruled will be a hit with fans of spicy, enemies-to-lovers romances, especially Ferguson’s previous works!

I loved this one! Even though it was a typical enemies to lovers trope, the characters had depth and I enjoyed watching them struggle and grow and come together. Possibly my favorite Lana Ferguson book so far!

Like all Lana Ferguson books, this was a smart, sexy, and fun read. I enjoyed that the premise begins with two rival lawyers who are already hooking up, pretending not to have feelings for each other, but both obviously into each other. I also love the tension of opposing each other on a case, knowing they should be disclosing, but not wanting to give words to the big feelings they're having, buried under all the physical attraction. I can't wait to get myself a hard copy of this book when it comes out!

Thank you to Lana Ferguson, Penguin Random House, and NetGalley for the eARC in exchange for my honest review.