This wasn't as exciting as I anticipated. For one thing, the main character, Elena, is a bit full of herself and when the new mysterious stranger, Stephen, comes to town she's confident they're meant for each other. Then, almost suddenly, they are together. I guess the storyline isn't so much about their romance, like Twilight, but more about the paranormal activity that's happening in their small town - including another mysterious stranger named Damon. It's not my favorite, but I will most likely finish the series to see how it all plays out.