The Awakening (Turtleback School & Library)

Brief Description: Two vampire brothers compete for high stakes--the love of Elena Gilbert, a beautiful high school senior who is searching for excitement. Brief Description: Includes excerpts of of Volume II, "The struggle."Publisher Marketing: In book one of the Vampire Diaries, Elena Gilbert is a high school golden girl, the one boys want and girls want to be. And Elena is used to getting what she wants. But when she meets handsome, haunted Stefan, he struggles to resist her because of his dark secret: Stefan is a vampire. Stefan is torn by guilt over his past, but he also has a dark, dangerous vampire brother, Damon. Soon Elena finds herself torn between two vampire brothers-and in terrible danger. Ages: 12+

Contributor Bio:  Smith, L J L. J. Smith has written a number of bestselling books and series for young adults, including The Vampire Diaries (now a hit TV show), The Secret Circle, The Forbidden Game, Night World, and the New York Times #1 bestselling Dark Visions. She is happiest sitting by a crackling fire in a cabin in Point Reyes, California, or walking the surrounding beaches. She loves to hear from readers and hopes they will visit her updated website at www.ljanesmith.net.