Smith- The Awakening and The Struggle-features a stunning new cover and will introduce new readers to the heart-stopping suspense, fierce romances, and jaw-dropping surprises that captured millions of fans and inspired the hit TV show. Perfect for fans of Midnight Sun, The Beautiful, and Crave, this paperback bind-up repackage of the first two books in the New York Times bestselling Vampire Diaries series by L. What's more, Stefan's dark, dangerous vampire brother Damon has just arrived in town.Īnd wherever Damon goes, trouble always follows. She could never know the real reason Stefan is struggling to resist her: Stefan is a vampire, and Elena's in danger just by being around him.

She loves to walk the trails and beaches in Point Reyes, California, daydreaming about her. She has also written the bestselling Night World series and The Forbidden Game, as well as the 1 New York Times bestselling Dark Visions. But when the boy she's set her sights on-the handsome and haunted Stefan-isn't interested, she's confused. Smith has written over two dozen books for young adults, including The Vampire Diaries, now a hit TV show.

Who are they from, and why do they seem so important? The War of Roses has just begun.A brand-new look for the #1 New York Times bestselling series that inspired the hit TV show The Vampire Diaries!Įlena Gilbert is a high school golden girl, used to getting what she wants. Meanwhile, both red roses and black are mysteriously appearing for Bonnie and Elena. Is Bastian just jealous of Damon's affection for Bonnie or does he have some darker secret? No one knows much about Bastian, who has white-blond hair and golden eyes, but he doesn't seem to like Damon. She realizes that Damon should be completely off limits, but she can't help feeling there is someone else who is Elena's perfect partner somewhere. More, Bonnie finds herself caught up in her own love triangle with Matt's shy new roommate, Bastian, and Damon. This behavior terrifies the others, especially given the recent attacks in neighboring towns that leave girls drained of blood. Her latest oddity is sleepwalking across the Dalcrest campus with only a golden-eyed white 'dog' as a companion. Damon can scarcely put out fires fast enough.īonnie feels as if she's going insane. Elena and her friends now have no conscious memories of Stefan-but each is having a difficult time adapting to a world without him.

The struggle by lj smith