Vampire Diaries : The Awakening - L J Smith

Elena Gilbert, a popular high school student in Fell's Church, Virginia, is struggling with her parents' recent death.\n She becomes intrigued by Stefan Salvatore, a mysterious new student who rebuffs her advances.\n Stefan, secretly a 162-year-old vampire, tries to resist his attraction to Elena, who resembles his lost love Katherine.\n Elena's pursuit of Stefan strains her relationships with friends and her loyal admirer, Matt Honeycutt.\n Strange animal attacks begin occurring in town, coinciding with Stefan's arrival.\n Damon, Stefan's dangerous and charismatic vampire brother, arrives, drawn by Elena and intent on tormenting Stefan.\n Elena discovers Stefan's vampire nature but chooses to stand by him, deepening their relationship.\n Damon attempts to seduce Elena, creating a love tri