

Vampire Diaries: The Awakening and The Struggle - L. J. Smith
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Used Very Good minus, light creasing of spine/cover, pages starting to tan
Paperback (med)
Dimensions: 128 x 197 x 28mm
Publication Date: 2009
(The Vampire Diaries Bk 1 & 2)
The Awakening
Elena Gilbert is used to getting what she wants and she wants mysterious new boy, Stefan. But Stefan is hiding a deadly secret - a secret that will change Elena's life for ever ...
The Struggle
Elena is torn between her boyfriend, Stefan, and his brother, Damon. But these brothers hide dark secrets and a tragic past that threatens them all. Damon wants to lead Elena astray - and he'd rather kill Stefan than let him possess her ...
L J Smith
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