Overruled

4.5/5

Dani and Ezra are both lawyers who bicker, banter, and sleep together. When they both end up on opposing sides on a major divorce case, they need to learn whether they really know each other as well as they thought, and whether they can overcome their issues.

I loved this book. The sizzling chemistry, very clever banter and very, very hot spice scenes were everything I wanted and more.

Dani is still trying to come to terms with her parents' divorce; it's not so much that they're still friends, but the fact that they lied to her and sacrificed themselves for her for 17 years of her life, and she feels like it was her fault. She believed that her parents had this amazing love story that made her believe in love - only to find out it was all a lie. No wonder she has trust and commitment issues. It would have messed everyone up.

Ezra, on the other hand, has a very strained relationship with his father and is trying very hard to help his mother. We learn more about him and his family issues as the story progresses, and we get a glimpse into his mind. And we learn that not everything is as it seems.

I loved Ezra and Dani's relationship and how they grew and overcame their issues. I was partially annoyed with Ezra for allowing his father to have such a hold on his life, and I was relieved when he finally pushed back and became independent.

As much as I loved Dani, I was annoyed at her (over) reaction and inability to listen and believe Ezra's explanation. At least she not only apologized, but also helped Ezra in a major way to atone! And I'm glad we had almost 3 full chapters of fluff at the end.

I loved the romance, but also the side plot about their case. I was also invested in Dani's friends' story and I hope we'll get a book about them soon. It was my second ever Lana Ferguson book, but I will definitely read more of her books.

This book is perfect for people who love:

- enemies/ rivals to lovers

- workplace romance

- friends with benefits

- opposites attract

- spice

- he falls first