The Vampire Diaries: The Awakening & The Struggle

Dark, gripping and romantic - read the books that inspired the phenomenal Netflix vampire series. Books 1 and 2 in L. J. Smith's New York Times bestselling VAMPIRE DIARIES series. The Awakening (Book 1): Elena Gilbert is used to getting what she wants, and she wants the mysterious new boy at school, Stefan. Then she discovers her has a brother who is equally alluring. But these siblings are hiding a deadly secret - a secret that will change Elena's life for ever ... The Struggle (Book 2): Elena is torn between her boyfriend, Stefan, and his brother, Damon. But these brothers hide dark secrets and a tragic past that threatens them all. Damon wants to lead Elena astray - and he'd rather kill Stefan than let him possess her ... Darker than Twilight, more punch than Buffy and bloodier than True Blood - enjoy this romance with real bite...