A brand-new look for the #1 New York Times bestselling series that inspired the hit TV show The Vampire Diaries! A deadly love triangle. 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. 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. J. 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.