The Awakening (The Vampire Diaries, Vol. 1)

The New York Times bestselling series!

The first book in L.J. Smith’s New York Times bestselling Vampire Diaries series, the basis of the hit CW TV show starring Nina Dobrev, Paul Wesley, and Ian Somerhalder.

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:

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.

Fans of The Vampire Diaries 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 New York Times bestselling author L.J. Smith.

One girl. Two vampire brothers. A deadly obsession is born.

• A Dangerous Love Triangle: Elena is drawn to the mysterious Stefan, but his dark and seductive brother Damon has just arrived in town with his own plans for her.
• Forbidden Love: He’s a vampire trying to deny his nature and his feelings. She’s the girl who won’t take no for an answer, unaware that getting close to him could be fatal.
• Supernatural Secrets: In the small town of Fell’s Church, a war between brothers is about to be reignited, and Elena Gilbert is at the center of it all.
• The Original Phenomenon: Before the hit TV show, this is the iconic young adult paranormal romance that captured the hearts of millions of readers.

L. J. Smith has written over two dozen books for young adults, including The Vampire Diaries, now a hit TV show. She has also written the bestselling Night World series and The Forbidden Game, as well as the #1 New York Times bestselling Dark Visions. She loves to walk the trails and beaches in Point Reyes, California, daydreaming about her latest book.