The war hero returns homeWith his dog, WickedBoth have been injuredTheir welcome should be pretty straightforwardBut not everyone likes a war heroMaybe Kelly’s son, Cash, should have stayed in AfghanistanAt least there he knew who the enemy was!All Kelly and Mike want to do is help Cash recuperate from his injuries They never planned on becoming involved with a kidnappingGood to have guard dogs when you need them!This is the 18th book in the bestselling Cedar May Cozy Mystery Series by two-time USA Today Bestselling Author, Dianne Harman. Aaron P. Lazar 5.0 out of 5 stars A Wonderful Cozy Mystery!Reviewed in the United States on March 25, 2020Verified PurchaseThe War Hero's Welcome is a warm and highly entertaining cozy mystery set in small town America. With well-developed characters and a nice dose of red herrings to deepen the mystery, this is a well-written, quick read that will be loved by Dianne Harman's fans as well as new devotees. Major Cash Conner and his devoted Belgian Laekenois service dog, Wicked, arrive home unexpectedly after both sustained injuries in Iraq. Cash's mother, Kelly, his stepfather, Sheriff Mike Reynolds, and the community of Cedar Bay rise up to welcome both soldiers home with gratitude and love. It's not long before their story comes out, and folks realize Wicked saved Cash after Cash saved many of his own men. Both are true heroes, and their personalities are well-portrayed. Naturally, there are a number of nasty characters lurking in the background. What kind of mystery would this be if everyone was nice and pleasant? We have our choice of deliciously tainted souls to wonder about as the action builds up. The following books are in the Cedar Bay Cozy Mystery Series:Kelly's Koffee Shop Murder at Jade Cove White Cloud Retreat Marriage and Murder Murder in the Pearl District Murder in Calico Gold Murder at the Cooking School Murder in Cuba Trouble at the Kennel Murder on the East Coast Trouble at the Animal Shelter Murder & the Movie Star Murdered by WineMurder in GearhartMurder at the Truck StopDeath in the BayThe War Hero's WelcomeKelly & the Dog ParkMurdered MentorMurder at the Spa USA Today Bestselling Author and Amazon All-Star, Dianne Harman, draws her stories and characters from a diverse business and personal background. She owned a national antique and art appraisal business for many years, left that industry, and opened two yoga centers where she taught yoga and certified yoga instructors. She's traveled extensively throughout the world and loves nothing more than cooking with her husband, Tom, and playing with their boxer dog, Kelly.   Being a dog lover and having attended numerous cooking schools, she couldn't resist writing about food and dogs. She's the author of several cozy mystery series: Cedar Bay, Liz Lucas, High Desert, Midwest, Cottonwood Springs, and Chef Dani Rosetti. Most of these books contains recipes from her travels.   She is also the author of the award-winning suspenseful Coyote Series, Midlife Journey Series, Holly Lewis Mystery Series, Miranda Riley Paranormal Cozy Mystery Series, and the Maria Rodriguez Mystery Series.   She hopes you enjoy the reads as much as she enjoyed the writes!