The New York Timesbestselling series!The first book in L.J. SmithsNew York Timesbestselling 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 shes set her sights onthe handsome and haunted Stefanisnt interested, shes confused. She could never know the real reason Stefan is struggling to resist her:Stefan is a vampire, and Elenas in danger just by being around him. Whats more, Stefans 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 byNew York Timesbestselling author L.J. Smith.