There’s Mysteries in Them There Hills!

Scandal as high as the hills. Secrets deeper than the valleys.

Cozy Mysteries abound in the Ozarks. Join Sammy Shepherd as she uncovers hidden villains and mysteries alongside her best friend and a cast of characters.

The Showcase Must Go On

The biggest magic theater in Branson is about to lose it’s best magician. Sammy Shepherd, magician turned theater manager, is pitched into mystery. Will it be curtains for The Showcase?

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Dealing in Murder

Antiquities can be dangerous. You never know an object’s true history. Join Sammy Shepherd as she is dealt a hand that she alone must play. Does she have an Ace up her sleeve?

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Bar-B-Clue

Welcome to Goofy Gregg’s BBQ where the meats are served nearly as hot as the scandal. Sammy Shepherd learns what the B in Bar-B-Que stands for. Can she smoke out the culprit?

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Let’s Get Cozy

Grab your comfiest blanket and a steamy cup of coffee – things are about to get cozy in here.

I am Nikki Lachen, a local homesteader, baker, and author and I am excited to be your guide through the Cozy Ozarks. Try out one of the recipes and be sure to spend some time with the chickens out in the farm. You might even hear about some of our local scandal!

“I made your apple butter recipe and it was so easy and so good. It’s one of our go-to’s that we look forward to every fall season.”

Sonya Dines

Sonya Dines At Home

“Your gluten-free “Cream of Whatever” soup mix was a literal lifesaver. My aunt has Celiac and she absolutely loved the homemade chicken casserole I made when she came to visit.”

Marie Hanson

Boy-Mom and Home Baker

“There was a clearance sale on frozen fruit, so I got a bunch of strawberries and made your preserves recipe. I used lavender honey! I sold out the whole batch at my farmer’s market!

Julia Thompson-Sprowls

Homesteader

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