Overruled

By: Lana Ferguson

Narrated by: Samantha Summers, Connor Crais

A USA Today Bestseller

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.©2025 Lana Ferguson (P)2025 Penguin Audio

Critic reviews

"Ferguson skillfully crafts Dani and Ezra’s relationship, with their hang-ups and issues trickling throughout the story in a way that will make readers want to keep turning page—and it happens to make their happily-ever-after all the sweeter."—Library Journal

"Overruled by Lana Ferguson barrels onto the page in a steamy scene that paints a clear picture of what we’re getting in this brand-new rivals-to-lovers romance."—BookTrib

I Never Ended Up Liking The MFC

Let me start by saying that both actors were great. Even though I didn't enjoy the way the MFC was written, it was still a flawless audio presentation. I just felt she was mean to the MMC past the point where it made sense and when she lashed out at him and couldn't really get past herself to apologize right away...that irked my spirit. In other news Connor Crais is flawless as always. ❤️

Good Plot

3.5 Stars ⭐️ Overruled was fine. The physical part of the romance started in the prologue, which made didn’t help build their chemistry. The character growth was good, and the overall plot was good. I just needed more romantic moments.

Perfect contemporary romance

I love Lana Ferguson. This may be my favorite of her books so far!! I highly recommend for anyone who loves The Hating Game. Perfect mix of banter, spice, big emotions, and happily ever afters!

One of Lana’s best!

This book was fantastic. I’d been waiting and had it preordered! The characters and banter are great. I love that there is more than the love story that is really gripping too!

Steamy + Best Banter

Lana Ferguson is the queen of banter! This was an excellent, steamy enemies to lovers story. The performances were perfect!

Bery hot chemistry!

I very much enjoyed this book. I liked that there was a little mystery brewing in the back ground and even though I’m not a lawyer it was so hot when they bantered in lawyer speak! Ezra was so sweet and mysterious and Dani was such a strong and whitty woman. You just couldn’t help but love them both. I’ll look for more books by this author!

Lawyers but make it super hot

🎧📚Overruled by Lana Ferguson ⚖️🔥

Okay, so I just finished Overruled and I am OBSESSED. Like, why are divorce lawyers who argue in court but hook up outside of it suddenly my new favorite trope?! I need more of this. Enemies with benefits? Yes, please. 🙋‍♀️

Dani is a total powerhouse. She’s smart, sharp, and laser focused on her career (honestly, icon behavior). She’s got her walls way up and is determined to keep things strictly physical with Ezra... which is totally fine, except for the tiny little problem that Ezra Hart is ridiculously charming, lowkey sensitive, and clearly falling for her. And when I say I did not expect to fall for him the way I did… I mean it. 😩 At first, I was like, “Ugh, here we go, another cocky guy with a smirk,” but the man has LAYERS. Like an onion. Or a very hot, emotionally intelligent lasagna. 😂

What really made this book hit was how layered it was. Yes, it’s steamy (SO steamy 👀), but it’s also got heart. I loved how Dani and Ezra’s relationship paralleled the couple they were representing: two people who couldn’t figure out how to communicate or stay connected. Watching Dani and Ezra argue their way through the courtroom while slowly starting to understand and support each other outside of it? Mwah. Perfection.

Also… can we talk about how good this was on audio? The narration had so much personality and really brought Dani and Ezra to life. The tension, the banter, the heat were all just hitting on another level.

So if you're into:
💼 Hot lawyers with serious chemistry
⚖️ Enemies with complicated benefits
💔 Emotional walls being torn down (and I mean torn)
🎧 And a narrator that brings it ALL to life on audio...
then Overruled needs to go straight to the top of your TBR.

Lana Ferguson really said “let me give you steam AND feelings” and I am HERE FOR IT. 10/10 would let Ezra object to my life choices and then make me a very emotionally supportive breakfast the next morning.

Overruled !!!

Ezra “Heartbreak Prince” Hart and Danika “Sour Patch” Pierce are a rivals to lovers match made in heaven . Ezra is my most favorite type of MMC - the type of guy who is willing to be a banter filled jerk if it means he gets to be in the FMC life .. and Ezra does just that because of how down bad he is for Dani . Dani is just as wonderful because of how real and raw she was trying to deal with all of her emotions while not burdening others with them .

Everything Lana Ferguson writes is incredible and I can’t recommend her books enough .

This book can be read as a complete stand alone .

Wonderful Audio, Frustrating FMC

As an audiobook this is a fantastic one, the performances are really strong and I think I enjoyed the story more because of this audio than i would have reading it. The FMC had some pretty strong anger issues, and while her fury worked well in court scenes it came off as over the top and a little insane in every day life. She was angry at everyone over everything, but none of it made sense and she held onto it for so long that it was frustrating. If she had more legitimate things to be angry about or if it was toned down a little I think it would have been better, but you do get to see a softer side of her which helps.

Pushed the line

I thought the performance and major plot was good. I appreciated that there were no loose ends so I don’t need to read a follow up book though. I don’t mind steamy parts to books, this one just took it to a place that was too much at times. I’m sure it’s just right for some, just not me.