Adapted from L.J. Smith's young adult series, The Vampire Diaries takes a decidedly different tactic from its predecessor.

L.J. Smith, the author of the Vampire Diaries novels as well as dozens of other young-adult fiction books, has died at the age of 66 after a years-long battle with a rare autoimmune disease.

The Vampire Diaries didn't just have countless couples on screen — many cast members found love with their costars or members of the extended franchise. After The Vampire Diaries debuted on The CW in ...