Overruled
Contemporary Romance, Romantic Comedy
Berkley
July 1, 2025
paperback, ebook, audiobook
432
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.
“She’s allowed to hate him and enjoy his dick. Those two aren’t mutually exclusive.”
I’m just a simple romance reader. All I want is Lana Ferguson to write us MMC’s like Ezra Hart and have him be a simp for his woman, in this case, Danica Pierce. Overruled is the brand-new romance that will win over anyone who doesn’t think a healthy debate isn’t a valid form of foreplay. I present this entire novel as evidence.
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Overruled isn’t just a romance between two cutthroat divorce lawyers, it’s also a story of how two people who respect the other enough to listen when it’s truly important. Not only are both Ezra and Dani insanely likeable, but they remained likeable throughout all the drama that unfolds during Overruled. I also enjoyed the not-so-subtle nods to breaking the bonds of misogyny for women throughout both Dani’s part of the story as well as Ezra’s.
“Unfortunately, you keep getting more tolerable by the minute.”
While I won’t get into details, I will say that despite the complete opposite childhoods of both Dani and Ezra, both characters end up being practically perfect for the other. I cannot even begin to tell you all how much I adored Dani’s friends and co-workers as side characters who injected so much lightheartedness during the divorce trial that Dani and Ezra inevitably get involved in—representing the opposing soon to be ex-husband and ex-wife of course.
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Lana Ferguson’s flair for tugging on your heartstrings while bringing out your inner horndog seems to be a sweet spot for her, and I truly wouldn’t expect anything less. While I may want to binge “Suits” now (yet again), I am totally content knowing that Ezra and Dani are living their best and horniest lives betwixt the pages of Overruled.
“There’s no one I want to purposefully infuriate more than you, Dani.”
You’re also going to be living your best and horniest life while reading Overruled. Out everywhere, you best get yourself your very own copy because every romance girly needs to meet Ezra. Remember girls: you’re a Danica. Embrace your inner powerful woman. Oh, and yes, I got everything I wanted from Lana Ferguson. Overruled is perfect.
For those of us who can't get over Harvey Spector: meet Ezra Hart
Jes is a self-proclaimed bookworm, who recently moved from the PNW back to the Midwest. When her nose isn’t in a book, she’s spending time with her husband, two kids, and her three fur babies, or exploring the globe. She also firmly believes that you should start the day with coffee, and end the day in bed with a good book.
