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The Vampire Diaries: The Struggle

By: L. J. Smith
Narrated by: Rebecca Mozo
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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.

©1991 Daniel Weiss Associate, Inc., and Lisa Smith; (P)2009 HarperCollins Publishers Fantasy Horror Literature & Fiction Mystery, Thriller & Suspense Paranormal Romance Science Fiction & Fantasy Vampires

Featured Article: Elena Gilbert—The Vampire Diaries Character Guide


Elena Gilbert is at the heart and soul of The Vampire Diaries series by author L. J. Smith. The novels follow her romances and dramas with the Salvatore brothers, Damon and Stefan. Both are vampires who were turned centuries earlier and find their way to Elena's hometown of Fells Church, VA. She is doppelgänger of the vampire who turned the Salvatore brothers nearly 500 years earlier—Katherine von Swartzchild. As the series unfolds, Elena finds herself being pulled between the two brothers.

Featured Article Elena Gilbert The Vampire Diaries Character Guide
Engaging Plot • Thrilling Storyline • Good Narrator • Compelling Love Triangle • Memorable Ending • Bad Boy Charm

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Being a Stelena fan that started the show before the books I needed this story.

Satisfied Stelena stan

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I am trying hard to like this but it’s so different than the tv show and I hate this Caroline and this Elaina is a cry baby and none of these girls act like they could find their way out of a paper bag if their lives depended on it!! This Stefano seams like a weak person and this Damon is more evil than anything.. these books have no finesse at all, don’t seam to flow well together.. I want to read the rest of the book in the series but it’s almost painful just getting through this one..

I just don’t know about this..

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Thought the cheesy vampire voice was going to be an obsticle... but I found that you quickly get over it.

Loved it...

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if you enjoyed the TV series, then true to form the Audible rendition is better. This series is well written, compelling, and the characters feel real.
I don't think you will be disappointed.

Enjoyable

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Book 2 engaged me more with Elena’s struggle and Damon becoming more of a major character. Bonnie’s nature is revealed as well.

I love this series

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