First published 2010
Stefan Salvatore faces an unwanted engagement in 1864 as the Civil War tears through America. The seventeen-year-old finds himself trapped between duty and desire when he encounters Katherine, a captivating woman with curling hair and playful brown eyes. Katherine draws Stefan into her web of charm and mystery, but she conceals a deadly truth about her nature. As Stefan navigates his feelings for this enigmatic stranger, he must confront the supernatural forces that will reshape his destiny forever. The story reveals the origins of the complex relationship between Stefan, his brother Damon, and the vampire who changed their lives. This tale explores how forbidden love and dark secrets created the eternal triangle that would define their immortal existence. Stefan discovers that some choices echo through centuries, and that falling for the wrong person can alter everything.
Genres: romance, american-fiction, historical-fiction, 19th-century
Vibes: dark, emotional, suspenseful
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, forbidden-romance
Setting: America
Period: 1864
237 pages · Paperback · HarperTeen