COTT Final Round: See Semi-Finals’ Results Here

I cannot believe that our Clash of the Titles is already at the final round!

But it’s true. We are officially down to two titles out of the sixteen we started with. And this time next week, I’ll be announcing the name of the title of the seventh Miller’s Creek novel. (Steals my breath away just to think about it.)

I’ve enjoyed every part of this journey with those of you who have taken part in our Clash of the Titles. Thank you so much for joining the fun and offering your feedback via the polls at the same time.

If you’re on Twitter, please take a second to tweet about the final round using the tweet box below, and then we’ll dig into last week’s results and this week’s polls!

Pick your fave #book title in @Cathy_Bryant’s Clash of the Titles here:
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Have you seen the most recent Christian fiction freebies, bargains, and new releases? There’s also a giveaway of the new MILLER’S CREEK TRUTH COLLECTION. Check them all out here.

Last Week’s Results, Then On to the Final Round!

Here are the results from the semi-final round of Clash of the Titles to help me pick a title for the seventh Miller’s Creek novel. And this week, there was nothing close about either race.

The Path I Follow vs. The Path Behind Me: The champion of this bout was The Path I Follow with 75% of the votes.

Still I Will Follow vs. Freedom’s Way: The clear winner in this bout was Still I Will Follow with 71% of the votes.

Other Posts In This Series

For those of you just finding your way to Clash of the Titles from cyberspace, here are the earlier posts so you can do a quick catch up!

Why Have Clash of the Titles? See Here Immediately.
See How to Help Choose My Next Book Titles (Round 1)
COTT: Round 2 – See Great Results From Last Week
COTT: Semi-Finals (See Last Week’s Results Here)

Time For The Finals!

The twelve inches of snow we had a couple of weeks ago are all gone, so apparently our plan to beat the winter doldrums is working. :)

Now on to our voting for the final round. Just like in the previous weeks, please ask yourself this question: Which of these titles is the most intriguing and compelling and would make me want to read more?

Once again, here’s the book blurb to help give you a sense of the story.

A transformed wild-child returns to Miller’s Creek to care for her ailing father and face the judgmental ranch manager she’s always loved. When a flood threatens Miller’s Creek and their respective properties, Bella joins forces with Clay to protect what they both hold dear. Though Bella attempts to persuade Clay and others that she’s not the same person they remember, all her efforts come to naught when nasty rumors jeopardize her teaching career. Now on shaky ground, Bella is forced to depend solely on God to plow through the false accusations of a student who has shredded what was left of her reputation. But is it too little too late?

For those of you who are new to the Miller’s Creek novels, they’re all Christian contemporary romance or romantic suspense, and they have a “journey” theme with words in the titles such as roads, path, way, pilgrimage, and bridge. To check them out a little more closely, this link will get you where you want to be: http://www.CatBryant.com/books/.

Hope you can join the discussion, fun & prizes for our three-week online book club of PIECES ON EARTH (on sale for 99-cents for Kindle through February 24, 2016 – http://amzn.to/1L1QLKa). Click the photo above to join the party!
Final Round Voting Polls

We are down to our two final titles. Below you’ll find the voting poll for this final round of Clash of the Titles. Please cast your vote for your favorite title by clicking the round circle next to the title of your choice. Next click the red button which says “Vote.” On next Monday, February 29, 2016, I’ll announce the official title of the seventh Miller’s Creek novel due out Spring 2016! :) May the best title win!

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Which of these two titles do you prefer?




The Path I Follow






Still I Will Follow



















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Final Round Wrap-Up

Thanks this one last time for your help in choosing the title for the next Miller’s Creek book. I really appreciate each and every one of you!

COMMENTS CHIT-CHAT: Which is your personal favorite of these two titles? Did a title you really like get KO’d?