The Vampire Diaries, Book 1: The Awakening
<p><b><i>The New York Times</i></b><b> best-selling series!</b></p> <p>The first book in L.J. Smith's <i>New York Times</i> best-selling Vampire Diaries series, the basis of the hit CW TV show starring Nina Dobrev, Paul Wesley, and Ian Somerhalder.</p> <p>Elena Gilbert is a high school golden girl, used to getting what she wants. And who she wants. But when the boy she's set her sights on - the handsome and haunted Stefan - isn't interested, she's confused. She could never know the real reason Stefan is struggling to resist her:</p> <p>Stefan is a vampire, and Elena's in danger just by being around him. What's more, Stefan's dark, dangerous vampire brother Damon has just arrived in town. And wherever Damon goes, trouble always follows.</p> <p>Fans of <i>The Vampire Diaries</i> TV show will find this book packed with the same kind of heart-stopping suspense, fierce romances, and jaw-dropping surprises that they know and love, all brought to life by <i>New York Times</i> best-selling author L.J. Smith.</p>