In 2012, Barbour released A Wedding Transpires on Mackinac Island as part of one of their fiction lines. I love this story. It’s set on one of my favorite places to escape and combines a blend of romance and suspense. In many ways, it was my first foray into the full length story telling like the Hidden Justice series. It was well received by readers, and about a year ago I got the rights back to the story.
That means I’ve reread it, had it copy edited, and am now getting ready for a fresh cover for the book. But it means it also needs a title that better matches the mystery/suspense genre.
That’s where y’all come in. I’m running a contest to help me retitle this novel. Y’all are a creative group of readers, and I’d love your ideas.
You know me. You know my writing. So I need your help. And because I’m grateful for your amazing ingenuity and inspiration, I’m running a giveaway, but will also sell my in stock copies of A Wedding Transpires on Mackinac Island for $4 plus $3.00 shipping and handling. I only have twenty copies left, and it’s first come first served. That’s available for everyone. Yay, team Putman! To take advantage, click here and click the Buy Now button. Select the PayPal option, and I’ll get it out to you.
For the giveaway, I need your suggestions for titles. I’m including the backcover copy below. What creative ideas do you have for this novel’s new title? Leave a comment below, but also use the Rafflecopter form. I’ll then use it to randomly select one winner from everyone who participates. I’ll also give out two prize pack to the people who submit the winning and runner up titles. Thanks for your loan of creative genius!
Back Cover Copy:
Attorney Alanna Stone has never forgotten Jonathon Covington–or the pain of his betrayal. In fact, he’s why she’s avoided returning to Mackinac Island. But an exhausting, high profile case and an urgent plea from her parents bring her home. She immediately finds herself thrust into controversy as an unsolved murder once again turns public opinion against her family.
Jonathon has been waiting for her return, but the woman he sees now has little in common with the one who left. Will they be able to lay aside the past and let God heal their hearts, or will reconciliation come too late?
A Couple Reviews for Flavor:
Cara totally captured the essence that is the island. You will feel like you’re really there. It’s distinct culture is captivating and the pages capture it well. The characters nab you right from the beginning. The book is filled with intrigue and suspense. Murder — yes — murder. If the characters survive this book it might be a miracle, but of course, I won’t tell because that would be considered a spoiler. I don’t do spoilers. This book is a stolen kiss right before the gun goes off.”
~Jaime Wright, reviewer
“When I first started reading the story, I didn’t realize what I was getting myself into. While there was definitely a “romance” storyline to follow, I was more intrigued by the mystery that kept unfolding! The author, Cara C. Putman, does an excellent job in drawing the reader into the story. At times, there were multiple mystery lines to follow…and while I was pretty sure I had the one figured out, the other two were not so easy! I also loved how Putman brought Alanna’s past to light, allowing her to work through some aspects of her teen years to allow for continued healing in her present life. It’s a great reminder to us that although the past is best left in the past, sometimes you need to go back in order to move forward!”
Shondra, reviewer
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Thanks for the opportunity to help! 😁
Thanks for sharing ideas!
Mystery on Mackinac
The Return to Mackinac Island or Returning to Mackinac Island
Stone Cold
A Murder Mystery on Mackinac
Stone’s Cold Heart Mystery
Stone’s Cold Heart & Mystery
Stone’s Cold Case Mystery
Murder & Mystery on Mackinac
Murder, Mystery, and That Man on Mackinac
Mystery & Matrimony on Mackinac
These are great!
Hello Cara. I like Monica’s title: ‘Mystery and Matrimony on Mackinac’ . I came up with the same idea, except with the word ‘Island’ included in the title. But I see Monica got here first, so my vote is with her. My wife, Nicole Santana, reviews for you and is a huge fan of yours. She has made me a huge fan, too. Thank you for all the wonderful stories.
Ah, Robett, thank you! Your wife is so sweet!
I just read this a couple of days ago. It was given to our church library and after the head librarian read it I did. I found a glaring error in dialog when Jonathan apologizes to Alanna. He said he was a boar. I know it is a legitimate word but the wrong one for the sentence and meaning. It threw me. I thought your copy editor would have caught this. Anyway. just a little heads up. Things like that throw me and puts me out of the story for a minute or two. As for a new title, Mackinac Island Mystery or Getting Back Home.
Thanks, Connie.
Murder on the Island
When you re-publish this novel with a new cover and title would you label it on the cover as a mystery? I remember reading it the first time around and thought it would be featuring weddings. I was very surprised when half-way through the book it turned into a mystery and not a wedding in sight. I enjoy mysteries and reading this book, but would have appreciated knowing it was a mystery before picking it up. I am glad that you can get your books back out there and re-published. That is wonderful.
That should say “hardly” a wedding in site.
Absolutely! I’ve always felt the title was a mismatch…probably the only time out of all my books. Excited to repackage it so the mystery/suspense moves to the front. It’s really 50/50.
Tangled Webs on Mackinac Island
-Mysterious Murder on Mackinac Island
-The Mackinac Island Murder
-The Mystified Mackinac Island
-The Mackinac Island Madness
-The Malicious Mackinac Island Murderer
-The Monstrous Mackinac Island Murders
-Marriage, Murders, & Mackinac Island
Thank you so much for the amazing chance!! I would love a copy, but being able to help is just as awesome 🙂
What a great list!
*Betrayal on Mackinac Island
*Lesson in Betrayal-A Mackinac Island Murder Mystery
*Never to Return-A Mackinac Island Murder Mystery
This was fun! Thank you for allowing us to be a part of your new release! Wishing you all God’s best…Suzanne
Oh! I love the top one.
Island of Betrayal
PS – can’t wait to see the cover. I’m obsessed with book cover and font titles lately!
Mackinac Island Mishap
The Reluctant Return
Tangled webs
Love’s Betrayal
Such great ideas, y’all. Love reading them.
Murder on Mackinac
How fun!
Misgivings on Mackinac
Menace on Mackinac
Veil of Peril on Mackinac Island
(tying in the marriage idea :-D)
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