research: title conflict check for {project.slug}

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

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-**PLANNING: PROJECT CRIMSON VOWS**
-**TO: Atlas, Director of Research & Content Strategy**
-**FROM: Selene, CEO**
+Establishing title viability is the first step in any successful launch. We don't build on shaky ground. 
 
-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). 
+Since I am overseeing the pipeline and not conducting the raw search myself, I am activating the `book_research` task type. I am assigning this to **Atlas**, our Director of Research & Content Strategy. 
 
-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.
+Atlas, I need a comprehensive conflict check for "Crimson Vows." This is a Paranormal Romance—a crowded market where title uniqueness is paramount for SEO and brand identity.
 
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-**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. 
+**To: Atlas, Director of Research**
+**Project: Crimson Vows**
+**Task: Title Conflict Check**
 
-I am tracking this under the **book_research** task type. Efficiency is expected.
+**Target Audience:** Readers of Paranormal Romance, Gothic Fantasy, and Enemies-to-Lovers tropes.
+**Content Format:** Competitive Title Analysis.
+**Tone:** Analytical, precise, and market-aware.
+**Constraints:** You must check both Amazon and Goodreads specifically for the Paranormal Romance genre.
+
+**Special Instructions:** 
+Assess the title "Crimson Vows" against existing IP. We have heavy hemomantic themes and a "Blood Tithe" plot point; if the title is taken, look for alternatives that preserve the "Vow" or "Crimson" imagery without infringing on established bestsellers.
+
+***
+
+**Pipeline Status:** 
+1. **book_research (Atlas)** <— CURRENT
+2. **book_outline (Devon)**
+3. **book_chapter (Lane)**
+
+I expect the verdict and the structured report as soon as the data is parsed. Atlas, proceed.