Hollis Hayes has finally found where she belongs when she opens her dog grooming shop until her next door neighbor, Cash Brooks, who runs his family's brewery and bar begins pulling pranks on her. Even though the pranks get a little nasty, both remain professional until Hollis's dad gets upset with Cash's brother, Miller, and calls in a health inspector that cite's the brewery for several major violations. Hollis's guilt gets the most of her as she tries to help Cash get the bar out of trouble, but their growing attraction to one another keeps getting in the way.

Ale's Fair in Love and War is a cute romance that could have benefited from a little more substance. Not a whole lot happens in this story, and most of the issues could have been settled with better communication. The banter is witty and snarky but is occasionally over the top and unrealistic. Also, there are lots of characters, some of which are well developed and some are not, making the plot difficult to follow at times. Overall, however, Ale's Fair in Love and War tells a light, fun story that makes for a mostly enjoyable read.