Thank you to Netgalley and Berkley Publishing Group for the ARC.

🌟🌟🌟🌟 4/5 stars

Another adorable, heartwarming romance from Alanna Martin. All I need is a romance set in Alaska featuring dogs and I am happy. Love and Let Bark centers around Lydia Lipin, who has been a favorite of mine in the previous books (this can be read as a stand-alone, but I highly recommend the other two reads). When Lydia’s ex, Nate, comes back to town, old feelings resurface and a second-chance love story commences.

This book had the perfect balance of steam, angst, and swoons. The second-chance love story is one of my favorite tropes and Martin makes this one so sweet and cozy. It also helps that she made Nate a hot firefighter. Another wonderful addition to an adorable series. Love & Let Bark is the perfect winter read to enjoy with a cozy blanket and hot chocolate.

ARC was provided by the publisher via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.

Love and Let Bark by Alanna Martin is the third book and final book in her wonderful Hearts of Alaska series. This series takes place in Helen, Alaska and the background of this series is a horrible feud between the Lipin and Porter families that has lasted many years. In book 1, Taylor (Lipin) and Josh (Porter) fell in love despite the feuding families; in book 2 Kelsey (Porter) and Ian find each other. In Love and Let Bark, the story revolves around Lydia Lipin and Nathan Porter. I will say I loved all the stories, but this was a wonderful romance.

Lydia Lipin runs the family B&B, and is usually the one to sacrifice her own life, to keep things peaceful; especially with her sister Taylor’s engagement to Josh, and goes out of her way to protect her sister from the meddling from both families. Years ago, Lydia had a secret friendship with Nate Porter, and when she went away to college, they both decided they could not continue to date secretly due to the feud, and Nate left town. To her shock, she runs into Nate and his adorable husky puppies, as he has returned home unable to use his arm from a serious accident.

Nate has a successful career as a firefighter with the Forest Service, and when he learns that a former boyfriend of Lydia has also returned, Nate decides to renew his friendship with Lydia. Nate has never forgotten Lydia, and when he runs into her, the feelings he has not been able to forget reignite. Can Nate convince Lydia to give him a second chance?

In a short time, both Lydia and Nate find their feelings for each other reemerge, and the chemistry between them intensifies; will they both put themselves first this time. I loved both of the husky puppies, who were so much fun and adorable. I also liked Lydia’s cat Merlot, who is more independent. The relationship between Lydia and Taylor (sisters) was wonderful, as their bond was strong.

What follows is a fun and sexy romance between Lydia and Nate, and the adorable huskies, who made this story even better. Just when we realize that they have fallen hard for each other, an argument between Nate and Cody will anger Lydia, and we pray they can reconcile and take their relationship to the next step, despite all the family feuds.

Love and Let Bark was a wonderful sweet romance, great couple, two fantastic puppies, terrific friends and sisters (Taylor & Kelsey), despite the family feud. Alanna Martin once again gives us a wonderful well written story. I suggest you read this series.

We're back in small-town Helen, Alaska for a second chance romance. I love the charm of this town and these romances, and Nate and Lydia are a great addition to the series. The romance is a terrific mix of sweet, sexy, and funny, and if you're familiar with the series, you'll recognize the feud that plays such a big role in this town. It's such a silly thing, but it adds to the magic of Helen, Alaska - and I don't mean the supernatural kind of magic. Then we have the dogs. We can't forget the lovable rescue huskies, and Nate comes with 2 of them. The romance does, of course, come with a bit of angst, but Alanna Martin tempers it with some well-timed wit and humor, plus some animal cuteness and a setting painted so well you can see it in your mind's eye.

I enjoyed this second chance romance book more than I was expecting. I've read a few contemporary romances featuring dogs big side characters fairly close together and this one stands out. Lydia Lipin lives in the small town of Helen, Alaska and runs her families Inn. She is always the practical one, the good one, and not the person to take a risk. Nate Porter is a firefighter and lives in Washington. He left Helen before Lydia could return from college thinking they would never have a chance. After a car accident leaves him recovering he returns to Alaska to be with family and hopefully to see Lydia too. Of course he brings his two rescue puppies along.

This is a low angst romance. Lydia and Nate are both still drawn to each other and I like that they give in to their passion. A little drama come from some competition and family but it isn't something two adults who can talk can't overcome. This is the third (and I think final book) in the Hearts Of Alaska series. I read as a stand alone but think it would be enjoyed more read in order. There is also a feud between Lydia and Nate's families that is probably better explained in earlier books. I am new to the author and enjoyed her writing style. I'll look forward to reading more form her. Thank you NetGalley and Berkley Publishing Group for eARC in exchange for an honest review.

Alanna Martin sets the heart ablaze with Love and Let Bark. From star crossed romance to an adorably furry supporting cast and a sentimental story that calls to the heart. Nate and Lydia are on the cusp of something life-changing, if they don't allow past regrets and outside forces to get in the way. Cuddle up with an all the feels kind of story.

Thank you to Berkley and NetGalley for the opportunity to read this book.
I read this trilogy "Hearts of Alaska" and I have to say that "Love and Let Bark" was my favorite!
The dispute between Lipins and Porters is getting more tense, but maybe things will start to change, right? Because, the wedding of Taylor and Josh is getting closer and Lydia Lipin is trying to maintain the peace, when suddenly Nate Porter returns to Helen, Alaska, with his cute huskies!
A romantic comedy in the middle of snow, dogs, a feud and a second chance.
I strongly suggest to read books 1 and 2, the characters a great and the huskies better.

Having read all 3 books in the series, I definitely felt they kept getting better and better. Nate and Lydia were my favorite couple. Nate is such a charming great guy. Normally I do not like second chance stories, but I really enjoyed this one. The feud. I wanted to smack the whole town. I am glad it was not such a big focus in this book. The romance between Nate and Lydia was a slow burn that just kept getting hotter.

The writing was very descriptive with the town and the puppies being well drawn characters. It was fun visiting with the couples we met in the previous books. I truly enjoyed this book and will continue to read more by this author. The covers of the huskies drew me in.

Received as an ARC from Netgalley. Thank you Netgalley and Berkley

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Love and Let Bark is the third and final book in the Hearts of Alaska series. It can be read as a stand-alone. I feel very conflicted about this one, as I feel like I wasn’t in the right headspace to enjoy this. I feel like I already read a much more enjoyable dog-themed small-town second chance book, and not to say there can’t be more than one, but them coming out on the same day and receiving ARCs of both meant reading them close together, so comparison (however unfair that is), and I will take some accountability for that…it was poor planning on my part, and I didn’t anticipate this.

But I also feel like, as a concluding book to a trilogy, it felt very…ok? Underwhelming? I’m a bit tired of the family drama that doesn’t seem to go anywhere. It felt only half-resolved in the first book, which also focused heavily on the family feud, and I was honestly tired of the families so stuck on old grudges, even though one Lipin-Porter couple were officially together, and this one follows another that fell apart due to that feud.

I did feel for Lydia and the situation she was in with a sometimes toxic family dynamic making her miserable. And Nate was all right…but I can’t say I was super invested in them as a couple.

I wasn’t a huge fan of this one, but that’s not to say it won’t work for someone else, as I’ve seen many rave reviews, and am absolutely in the minority. If it sounds like your thing, I encourage you to give it a try.

Love and Let Bark is the third book in the Hearts of Alaska series by Alanna Martin. A well-written, fast-paced read with intriguing characters and a story that pulls you in from the start. Love and Let Bark is perfect for fans of small-town romance with sexy firefighters and a second chance at love.

LOVE AND LET BARK – Alanna Martin
A Hearts of Alaska Novel
Jove
ISBN: 978-0593198872
November 30, 2021
Contemporary Romance

Helen, Alaska – Present Day

Nate Porter left Helen years ago, telling family and friends he wanted to become a firefighter with the forest service, but he’d really gotten tired of pining away for Lydia Lipkin, the girl he loved. Nate was recently injured on the job and has returned to Helen for a few weeks to help recuperate. It was inevitable that he would run into Lydia since she runs her family’s hotel. Despite the Lipkin/Porter family feuds, there are sparks of an attraction still flying between Nate and Lydia. Also back in town is Nate’s old nemesis, Cody Miller, who was his rival for Lydia’s attention. Cody has scored it big in tech and now seems bent on scoring with Lydia. But not if Nate has any say in the matter!

Lydia’s life is one big headache right now. Her sister, Taylor, is engaged to a Porter and the families are making the poor couple’s lives a living hell. Enter Nate back into her life—with him always seeming to be around—and now her family is barking at her about hanging around that “Porter boy.” But despite all her issues, she does in fact like Nate. Yet, Lydia doesn’t want to break her heart on a man who will only be around temporarily. Cody doesn’t help the issue because he is a big pain in the rear. Should Lydia just ban all men from her life, or take a chance on the one she has never forgotten…Nate?

Nate has a couple of adorable husky pups, which is where the title of LOVE AND LET BARK comes from. But this tale is about Lydia and Nate’s blooming romance. They were attracted to each other back in high school, but their feuding family kept them apart. In Helen, a Porter does not consort with a Lipkin! Things have now changed a little since Taylor is engaged to a Porter, though the thaw is only a trickle right now. Meanwhile, hearing that Cody is back in Helen brings back memories of when Cody hung around Lydia trying to gain her affection. But her long looks were reserved for Nate…

LOVE AND LET BARK is a fun read and part of the Hearts of Alaska series by Alanna Martin. Readers get to catch up on characters from the prior books, as well as see what makes Lydia tick as she was a minor part of them. She loves her job at the hotel but is tired of the interference from her grandmother in how she should run the hotel, the upcoming wedding, and her life. The return of both Nate and Cody has her skeptical of both. Cody was that annoying boy who always vied for her attention, while Nate was the boy she longed for. Luckily for her, Nate seems bent on winning her affections right now. But he is only here short-term. Is having a fling with him worth it? Well, her libido says…yes!

If you love a read that will tickle your funny bone and make you smile, then LOVE AND LET BARK is the perfect book for you. Be sure to grab this wherever you buy your books. You won’t be sorry.

Patti Fischer
Romance Reviews Today

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Although I’ve enjoyed all of the Hearts of Alaska series, Love and Let Bark is my favorite of the three. I’ve been eagerly waiting to read to Nate and Lydia’s love story and I’m happy to say it didn’t disappoint. An enthusiastic 5 stars for this final book in the series.

Did I say that I absolutely love reading this book? If I have not, then let me say it again. Love and Let Bark is my top favorite in the Hearts of Alaska series. And I know you will say the same thing as well.
We get to read about Nate Porter and Lydia Lipin which is a bit unexpected yet so refreshing. They are supposed to be rivals to each other but they are much more than that. Years ago, they formed a friendship - a secret friendship behind their families' back; and they ultimately fell in love with each other. But life got ahead of them, and they lost touch. Fast forward, they meet again, and they are still in love with each other.
I know that sometimes family expectations get the best of them. But I am relieved that Nate and Lydia are fighting back. It's getting tiresome fighting about the town family rivals. No one has time for that anymore. Plus, Nate and Lydia are finally ready to fall in love with each other again. They always have feelings for each other. It never went away. Just developed deeper as they saw each other again.
Do you know what made me fall more in love with Nate and Lydia? They never forgot about how much they love each other after so many years apart. They always remember how true their friendship always was.

In Live and Let Bark we are back in Helen, Alaska and things are heating up. The Porter/Lipin family feud, a generational conflict that gathers in the bulk of the residents in the delightful tourist town, is still in high gear.

Enter the daughter of the head of the Lipin Family, Lydia, who has always done the right thing. Her greatest trespass and secret to date is that she had a clandestine first love – namely Nate Porter, son of the head of the Porter family.

Their high school romance ended when she went away to college, but firefighter (sigh) Nate is back in town and this time, he has no intention of doing anything to douse the heat that springs up between them.

Once again, Martin’s crisp, clean prose is a delight as she gifts us with a fun and smart second-chance romance. Lydia’s inner monologues are achingly familiar to anyone who tries their best to please everyone and Nate is just plain yummy. Martin has created a compelling and entertaining backdrop in Helen, Alaska, and a special bonus, we are given husky puppies. Honest to goodness puppies both on the page and on the cover. Fans of small town romance, sexy firefighters, and second-chance romances should snap this book up!

Thank you to Berkley for this ARC in exchange for an honest review! Also, thank you for allowing me to be a part of this Blog Tour!

Love and Let Bark by Alanna Martin is an adorable romantic comedy that would make the perfect holiday read! The story is told from alternating 3rd person POV's between the two main characters. Lydia and Nate are from rival families in a small town in Alaska. However, they had a secret tryst after high school. Years later, Nate returns to their hometown with his rescue puppies. Will meeting Lydia cause sparks to fly? Or is their former relationship as cold and dead as the snow around them?

Here is a humorous excerpt from Chapter 1:

"IF THE WEDDING didn’t kill everyone, Lydia Lipin might have to do it herself. Surely no judge would convict her, not when they learned about the circumstances. Her younger sister wasn’t even getting married for another nine months, but already the strain Lydia felt was bone deep.
Actually, make that premeditated murder deep.
Her hometown of Helen, Alaska, had been torn apart by the Lipin-Porter family feud for over a century, and while it didn’t make being a member of either family fun, it was something everyone was accustomed to. Like tourists, and rain, and mosquitoes—if you lived in Helen, you accepted that the feud was life. But Lydia’s sister was engaged to a Porter, and Taylor and Josh exchanging kisses—never mind vows—was not something either family was ready to accept. Lydia wasn’t sure how the planned nuptials hadn’t exploded into true violence yet, although to be fair to both families’ ingenuity, it had come close. In the meantime, Lydia was waiting and getting exhausted."

Overall, Love and Let Bark is an amazing rom-com that will appeal to fans of Sophie Kinsella and Melissa Ferguson. One highlight of this book is the wild Alaskan setting. It's the perfect setting for a nice holiday read, and it made me wish that it would start snowing soon. Another highlight is the concept of star-crossed lovers who haven't seen each other in years finally meeting once again. The plot is lovely and focuses on how these two people get to know each other once again. If you're intrigued by the excerpt above, or if you're a fan of romantic comedies, I highly recommend that you check out this book when it comes out in November!

3.5 STARS

Nate Porter left his hometown of Helen, Alaska to become a firefighter for the forest service in Washington state. Claiming he wanted adventure and to be away from the ridiculously long running feud between his family of Porters, and a certain young woman from the opposing Lipin side. Nate actually left because Lydia Lipin was out of his reach as an “enemy,” plus the fact she left for college. Now in his thirties, Nate returns to Helen in part because of some injuries and that his old rival for Lydia’s affections has returned as well.

Lydia Lipin has always done what her demanding and frequently annoying family asked whether it be giving up any dreams she might have had to run the family hotel, or toeing the family line regarding their hated adversaries the Porters. Since Lydia’s younger sister, Taylor, returned to help with the hotel and had the bad taste to actually get engaged to a Porter relative, things have begun to slowly evolve; however, there are still plenty of family on both sides who oppose this sea change.

Lydia had her own long-time feelings for Nate, but never saw any future for them. When Nate returns stirring up old emotions and some new ones, Lydia has to decide whether she is brave enough to risk her heart as well as the family furor that would ensue should a relationship between them become public. Lydia’s former boyfriend, Cody, who has become quite successful has plans to woo her back though she sees him for the egotistical jerk he is. Lydia and Nate find out that hiding their growing affections for each other might just backfire.

Third and last in the Hearts of Alaska series, tensions rise and push comes to shove when Lydia and Nate must decide if they are willing to risk it all to be together despite a whole lot of opposition from a century old and now senseless grudge. The older generation are having trouble letting go of the bitterness and hostility they were raised with; however, the younger folk are beginning to be so over it. Lydia is tired of being a doormat and Nate has to learn to speak his true feelings, or the odds of them working out as a couple are slim.

Refreshing and delightful.
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Second chance romance stories are a lot of fun to read. I think we all kind of think about the “what if” scenarios on the one that got away, or, like in this case, the one we have unfinished business with.

The author took that to heart when she was creating the story. She features the 30-something’s with their high school secret crushes in the back of their mind. Their story was never completed and now we get to experience that crush coming to life.

Set an a quaint small town with a great vibe, the main characters are struggling to find their footing. And an old family feud keeps trying to keep the covers on everything, not to mention the annoying other guy trying to grab Lydia’s attention too.

With a bit of angst, frustration, and tongue tied mishaps, Martin weaves her magic to settle the issues once and for all. The setting and the puppies play a perfect role with the budding romance that captures our attention and begs for a solution to the small town and family issues at hand.

The heat was hot with firefighter Nate in the mix and your heart will sing when this cozy romance is complete. A refreshing and delightful romance to warm your soul this winter.

Oy, when I first started reading, I was all "oh man, I forgot about these idiots and their stupid fued' and was hoping that it wouldn't carry on like the last two books.

I was glad that these morons finally started to remove their heads from their rectums so they would stop ruining their children/grandhildrens lives with their nonsense.

My heart hurt for Lydia, for how she was the buffer between her sister and her "so called" family - I mean, you treat your kids/grandkids this way, are you really family? I hated how she was trying to live up to their expections, and being miserable whilst doing it.

I adored the back story between Lydia and Nate, and all through the story I just wanted them to finally be together.

I will say, I called out loud when Lydia did what she did - you'll find out. - and seeing her and Nate come full circle.

I don't want to say too much, as I don't want to spoil things, but let me say that this was my favourite of the series, and was glad where things ended up.

Love and let bark is a feel good read! The cover of this one drew me in with the snowy Alaska vibes and the adorable puppies. I haven’t read the other 2 books in this series yet, but this one read fine as a stand-alone! I loved the characters and the second chance at love storyline. It had the perfect amount of steam and chemistry. This book will leave you with a smile on your face!

Thank you Berkley and Net Galley for an ARC in return for my honest review.

I just loved this one so much! You get puppies, a cat, hot shot FS firefighter, this crazy small town in Alaska, hundred year old family feud, snow storms and moose that come at just the right time, and second chances. Nate has never stopped loving Lydia, he moved away because of their families they had to keep their High school time a secret, but things are chaining. Cody, Lydia's ex is also back in town and as a tech billionaire he is a threat to Nate. You get family drama, learning about each other again, the monsters aka the puppies, and sneaking out to see if their chemistry is still there.

Make sure to go read book 1 and 2 as we get some more of those characters and it will make sense with the whole town. I just loved this series! So if you like Alaska settings, some steam, puppies and more puppies- then this is a great one for you to read!

5 stars
3.5 steam

Thanks to Berkley for a copy of this book

I really enjoyed reading Love and Let Bark. I was able to get into the world a bit better than the first book and it does make me want to go back to read it in the future because I did like Lydia and Taylor both in this book.

I liked the tension that took place and I thought that the romance was well developed.

I ended up reading most of this book in about a 24 hour time period.

Thank you Netgalley and publishers for allowing me the chance to read and review. This would be a 4.5 star rating.