The Vampire Diaries: The Struggle

The second book in the New York Times bestselling series by L.J. Smith.

This special paperback TV tie-in edition of the second book in L.J. Smith’s New York Times bestselling The Vampire Diaries series features cover artwork from the hit CW TV show based on the book, starring Nina Dobrev, Paul Wesley, and Ian Somerhalder.

Elena Gilbert is quickly realizing that the only thing more dangerous than being in love with a vampire is being desired by two. As Stefan struggles to suppress his instinctive thirst, Damon persists in his quest for Elena’s heart. And a dark turn of events forces Elena to risk her mortality to save one of her immortal suitors.

Fans of The Vampire Diaries TV series 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.

Torn between the vampire who holds her heart and the one who wants to claim it, what happens when saving one brother means risking everything?

• Supernatural Love Triangle: Elena loves the noble Stefan, but she can’t deny the dangerous pull of his ruthless brother, Damon.
• Forbidden Love: As Stefan struggles to control his thirst, Elena must decide if loving a vampire is worth risking her own life—and the lives of everyone she cares about.
• Tortured Hero: Haunted by a past love and his own dark nature, Stefan believes he must keep Elena at a distance to protect her, even if it drives her into his brother’s arms.
• Brothers at War: The centuries-old rivalry between Stefan and Damon explodes in Fell’s Church, and Elena is caught in the middle of their deadly game.