About the Book

Book: Best Seller

Author: Christina Rost

Genre: Romantic Suspense/Mystery

Release Date: August 6, 2024

When crime fiction novelist Kelly Landon agrees to write a memoir for an eccentric, elderly gentleman, her quiet life turns upside-down.

Unbeknownst to her, the memoir is peppered with clues leading to a rare collection of stolen jewels from World War II. After the memoir makes the best-seller list, Kelly finds herself in the crosshairs of a decades-old vendetta.

Now, instead of enjoying her rise to literary fame, she’s thrust into the dangerous world of treasure hunting.

While Kelly struggles to win the game of cat-and-mouse, a secret family legacy is unearthed, forcing her to choose between trusting her charming literary agent or her vigilant bodyguard to keep her safe.

As the three of them become entangled in a web of deceit, it’s a race to see who’s the villain, who’s the hero, and who holds all the pieces to solve the mystery of the best seller.

 

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About the Author

Christina Rost is an award-winning author, mother to three amazing children, and is married to her high school sweetheart. While she currently resides in Oklahoma City, she’s lived all over the US, a few years in the UK, and loves to travel. When she isn’t spending time with her family or writing you’ll find her chatting over coffee and perusing antique stores for tattered books.

 

 

 

 

More from Christina

There is a certain in-between place where creatives tend to linger — a space where reality meets imagination and stories quietly begin. It’s where we observe the world as it is, then wonder how it might unfold just a little differently. That space is where my writing lives, and it’s where Best Seller was born.

Before novels, though, there was coffee. My very first “real” job as a teen was working as a barista, and I loved it. I wasn’t just making drinks — I was mixing flavors and letting my imagination wander between orders. There’s something comforting about coffee, something that invites reflection and creativity. Looking back, it makes perfect sense that it found its way into my stories.

In Best Seller, my main character Kelly Landon is a crime fiction writer with a carefully guarded heart. She’s shy, introverted, and far more comfortable with quiet moments than crowded rooms. Her love of seasonal coffee blends mirrors her inner world — thoughtful, layered, and hopeful beneath the surface. But Kelly’s heart is fragile, and without being anchored in God’s love and truth, it can be easily swayed by the promise of earthly acceptance.

Enter Declan — her outgoing literary agent with unassuming Irish charm and a way with words. Can you blame Kelly for daydreaming? For wondering if love might be possible after all?

To celebrate Best Seller, I created the Writer Girl Latte, inspired by my barista days and Kelly’s story. Cozy, creative, sweet, and just a little indulgent — because sometimes the best stories begin with a warm cup and a willing heart.

So, pour yourself something warm, settle in, and step into the mystery of Best Seller — it’s only the beginning.

And remember, Love is a Mystery!

­-Christina

Interview with the Author

• What literary pilgrimages have you gone on?

One of my most recent trips was to Hannibal, Missouri, the boyhood home of Mark Twain. The town was great, and the museum was amazing. I learned so much about Mark’s personality and his history, it really made him as a writer come alive.

• How do you select the names of your characters?

Usually, they come to me when I first imagine the character. Then I do some research and see if I need to change it. I love looking at meanings of names and try to give my characters middle names as well. Funny side note: sometimes my character starts out with a name that I don’t particularly like, but it’s their name and well … they won’t let me change it.

• What is your favorite childhood book?

I loved (and still do) fairy tales. Cinderella, Sleeping Beauty and of course Beauty and the Beast. I’ve dabbled in writing a modern retell of Beauty and the Beast! Maybe someday!

• If you had to do something differently as a child or teenager to become a better writer as an adult, what would you do?

I’d enter more writing contests. I didn’t start entering writing contests until a few years ago, but if there’s some judging or critiquing involved that holds a wealth of writing for new writers.

• What comes first, the plot or characters?

I’d say characters. Usually a character comes to me, and they are in a scene and I think- ‘Why are you there? What are you doing? What story do we need to write about you?’ After I have character in mind I free write some and try to unravel their story.

• What do you like to do when you are not writing?

Wander antique shops. I love to look at things and imagine their history. An old mirror? Who looked in the glass? An old suitcase? Where was that person going? I recently purchased a post card, a declaration of love, and I wonder … did she receive it and what did she say? And of course, I love to collect old books. If there’s a personal inscription, the better!

Blog Stops

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Stories By Gina, April 30 (Author Interview)

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Pause for Tales, May 2

Artistic Nobody, May 3 (Author Interview)

Debbie’s Dusty Deliberations, May 4

Guild Master, May 5 (Author Interview)

Texas Book-aholic, May 6

Fiction Book Lover, May 7 (Author Interview)

For Him and My Family, May 8

Tell Tale Book Reviews, May 9 (Author Interview)

Lily’s Corner, May 10

Blossoms and Blessings, May 11 (Author Interview)

Jodie Wolfe – Stories Where Hope and Quirky Meet, May 12 (Author Interview)

Holly’s Book Corner, May 12

Giveaway

To celebrate her tour, Christina is giving away the grand prize of a $50 Amazon gift card and a signed copy of the book!!

Be sure to comment on the blog stops for extra entries into the giveaway! Click the link below to enter.

https://gleam.io/V74x6/best-seller-celebration-tour-giveaway