A heart-rending ghost story and delicious hokkaido pumpkin soup. Halloween just got better!

Mmm…my kitchen smells like pumpkin and ginger today. So, I am grabbing the chance to share my hokkaido pumpkin soup recipe with you that’s super-delicious!

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Kelly ran a marathon… and wound up running a house. With a ghost in it.

Kelly Mellios runs a marathon in the alluring Greek town of Nafplio and winds up getting hired as a housekeeper by Alex Sarakis, a charming hotelier. Alex lives with his three children and a quirky pug, but no one knows there’s an extra inhabitant in the house…

It’s the ghost of Alex’s late wife that lingers on with a secret plan.

When Kelly finds out the house is haunted, she freaks out at first, but then finds herself itching to help the ghost settle its unfinished business. It is evident there’s room for improvement in this family… Plus, her growing attraction towards Alex is overpowering…

Will Kelly do the ghost’s bidding? How will it affect her? And just how strange is this pug?

“I have read all of Effrosyni’s books, the characters become your friends. Running Haunted is the perfect summer read set in Greece.” ~Just Kay, Amazon UK reviewer

“Another charming book from Effrosyni. Read it, and you’ll be transported to Greece & never look a dog the same way again!” ~Just Me Mo Amazon UK reviewer

“A fast-paced original story with attention to detail and engaging dialog. A heartfelt emotional read, with family love, romance and a lovable ghost. I highly recommend it.” ~Sheri Wilkinson, Amazon US reviewer

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Check out this article where I take you on a virtual tour around Nafplio. This spellbinding historical city of three fortresses, one of them on an isle just off shore, is the inspiration behind “Running Haunted”.

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Mmmm… Just thinking of this divine pumpkin soup makes my mouth water.

Last time I made it, I served it with boiled chestnuts and baked cheese pies. It was such a delicious combo. My recipe is enriched with the highly beneficial turmeric and I urge you to try it. It feels really heartwarming on a chilly night.

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