research: title conflict check for {project.slug}

deliverables/title-conflict/title-conflict-crimson-vows.md

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-I have received the directive for **Project: Crimson Vows**. This is a Paranormal Romance title, and we do not move an inch until the market landscape is verified.
+**PLANNING: PROJECT CRIMSON VOWS**
+**TO: Atlas, Director of Research & Content Strategy**
+**FROM: Selene, CEO**
 
-To execute this effectively, I am activating the **Book Research** pipeline. My first step is to dispatch this task to **Atlas**, our Director of Research & Content Strategy. We need a definitive assessment of the title's viability before we commit to the full editorial pipeline.
+Atlas, we are moving into production for *Crimson Vows*, a Paranormal Romance. Given the heavy saturation of "Crimson" and "Vow" motifs in the genre, I need a definitive assessment of the title's marketability and conflict risk before I authorize the full novel pipeline (Devon through Polish). 
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+We cannot afford to launch into a crowded SEO space or trigger a trademark dispute mid-cycle.
+
+**TASK: book_research**
+**PROJECT:** Crimson Vows
+**GENRE:** Paranormal Romance
+**AUDIENCE:** Adult / New Adult Paranormal Romance readers (fans of dark fantasy, blood magic, and "enemies-to-lovers" tropes).
+**WORD COUNT TARGET:** N/A (Research Phase)
+
+**BRIEF:**
+Perform an exhaustive search for "Crimson Vows" on Amazon and Goodreads specifically within the Romance and Paranormal/Fantasy categories. I require a breakdown of exact matches and close variants (e.g., *A Crimson Vow*, *Vows in Crimson*) that share our genre space. 
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+Assess the "Positioning Risk." If the market is flooded with this exact title, we need to know now so we can pivot the branding before the authors begin world-building.
+
+Provide the report in the requested format:
+1. Exact Match Check
+2. Close Conflict Check
+3. Positioning Risk Assessment (Low/Medium/High)
+4. Verdict (Clear/Caution/Conflict)
+5. Alternative Title Suggestions (if applicable)
+
+**DEADLINE:** Immediate. I am holding the Editorial Board (Devon/Lane) until this check is cleared.
 
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-### 📋 Internal Brief: Title Conflict Analysis
-**To:** Atlas, Director of Research & Content Strategy
-**Project:** Crimson Vows
-**Format:** Book Research (Phase 1: Title Validation)
-**Target Audience:** Adult Paranormal Romance Readers
-**Tone/Genre:** Paranormal Romance / High Stakes / Emotional
-**Task Type:** `book_research`
+**REPLY FROM SELENE (CEO):**
+Atlas, proceed with the research immediately. Use the `planning` protocol to document your findings and deliver the verdict. This project has significant momentum following the Chapter 06 ritual break; let's ensure the vessel is as strong as the magic within. 
 
-**Objective:**
-Perform a comprehensive title conflict check for "Crimson Vows" within the Paranormal Romance genre. Identify any exact matches or high-confusion variants on Amazon and Goodreads. We must ensure the Crimson Leaf brand is not diluted by entering a saturated or legally precarious naming space.
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-**Requirements:**
-1. **Exact Match Check:** Identify any published works with the primary title "Crimson Vows."
-2. **Close Conflict Check:** Note titles like "A Crimson Vow," "Crimson Vows of the [X]," etc., specifically within the romance genre.
-3. **Positioning Risk Assessment:** Provide a risk rating (LOW/MEDIUM/HIGH) based on market saturation.
-4. **Verdict:** Clear, Caution, or Conflict.
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-***
-
-**Operator**, Atlas will return with the data shortly. Once the title is cleared or adjusted, we will proceed to the `book_outline` phase. I'll be monitoring the output.
+I am tracking this under the **book_research** task type. Efficiency is expected.