The Initiation and The Captive Part I

With love, witchcraft, and spellbinding drama, the Secret Circle series is perfect for fans of The Vampire Diaries.

This special collection contains the first book in the Secret Circle series, The Initiation, as well as part one of the second book in the series, The Captive; from L.J. Smith, the New York Times bestselling author of The Vampire Diaries.

When Cassie is forced to move from California all the way to the small New England town of New Salem, she's miserable. And yet, she feels a powerful kinship to the town, and to a terrifyingly beautiful group of students who always seem to get their way. Charmed by the Secret Circle, Cassie is initiated into a coven of witches whose power has controlled New Salem for hundreds of years. But when she falls for the mysterious and intriguing Adam, she is faced with the most pressing danger of her life—and one wrong move could ultimately destroy her...

• Paranormal Romance: When Cassie falls for the mysterious Adam, she is drawn into a love so powerful it's worth risking everything for—even if he belongs to someone else.
• Teen Witches: Cassie is initiated into the Secret Circle, a coven that has secretly controlled the town of New Salem for centuries and guards its power jealously.
• Small Town Mystery: Forced to move from sunny California to a gloomy New England town, Cassie discovers her new home has a dark history, and she is destined to be a part of it.
• Good vs. Evil: Within the coven, a battle for control is brewing, and Cassie must choose a side before the Circle's dark power consumes them all.