REVIEW: Overruled by Lana Ferguson

OUR REVIEW:

I've been a fan of Lana Ferguson since The Nanny and so it's always a delight when she releases something new. In Overruled we get the hilarious enemies to lovers story of Dani and Ezra. Their beginning scenes set the foundation of their snarky banter and impossible to ignore chemistry and as the story progressed, those things remained, but a work conundrum persisted when they were once again pitted against each other in court. Once we learn more about Dani and Ezra's family backgrounds and why they are the way that they are, it becomes clear that what once may have been a casual thing, was better as a real relationship. Unfortunately, past hurts and current employment conflicts would make it seem like it couldn't happen, but of course, they were running straight into their happily ever after...it would just take them some time, effort, and hardship to get there. 

In addition to the general plot and romance of these two, I enjoyed getting to know these characters, especially Ezra. He's a prime example of snarky, bold exterior that hides his sensitive, vulnerable soft center. Dani, I enjoyed. I don't think I quite *got* her issue with her parents but I liked her tenaciousness and her focus. Her work besties? Hilarious and really rounded out the cast. 

Overall, a quick and fun romance. 

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SYNOPSIS:

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.