This was a far cry from Damon's quotes on ... highlight of The Vampire Diaries, and it pitted Stefan against Damon. However, as much as Stefan loved Elena, he wanted what was best for her.

AUTHOR L. J. Smith whose novels inspired the hit TV show The Vampire Diaries has tragically died aged 66. Ms Smith died in hospital where she was being treated for a rare autoimmune disease ...

Author LJ Smith, whose best-selling Vampire Diaries novels were turned into a hit TV show, has died at the age of 66. Lisa Jane Smith published the original four-book series, about a love triangle ...