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L. J. Smith’s Vampire Diaries is the hugely successful young adult vampire horror novel series. It involves a beautiful young high school girl, Elena Gilbert, whose heart and love is torn between two vampire brothers, Stefan Salvatore and Damon Salvatore. Volume 1 of the series contains the titles: The Awakening and The Struggle. Summary of the Book In the title, The Awakening, Elena Gilbert is used to getting whatever she desires for, always. Now she wishes for a secretive new boy, Stefan. Stefan is guarding a terrifying secret - a secret that can alter the course of Elena's life forever. In The Struggle, Elena is finding it hard to choose between her boyfriend, Stefan, and his brother, Damon. On the other hand, the brothers are hiding their own dark secrets and a dreadful past. Damon would rather kill Stefan than let him have Elena for himself. Why does Damon want Elena to stay away from Stefan? Who will Elena finally be with? Find out in the page-turner volume that is now an incredible vampire romance itv2 series as well. About L. J. Smith L. J. Smith is an internationally best-selling author. She has written more than 20 books for young adults, including the cult phenomenon, the Night World series. Since childhood, Smith has always been fascinated by the night and the way the normal world changes in the darkness. She currently lives in Northern California.