The series takes place in a world similar to our own but one where vampires, witches, werewolves and shape-shifters live among humans without their knowledge. These supernatural races make up a secret society known as the Night World, which enforces two fundamental laws to prevent discovery: 1) Never allow humans to gain knowledge of the Night World's existence and, 2) Never fall in love with one of them. In Secret Vampire, Poppy thought the summer would last forever. Then she was diagnosed with terminal cancer. Now Poppy's only hope for survival is James, her friend and secret love. A vampire in the Night World, James can make Poppy immortal. But first they both must risk everything to go against the laws of Night World.
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"my dear LJ Smith. you continue to amaze me. i was at walmart and saw the SECOND book for five dollars. i wanted to read the first one first obviously, but it wasnt there, and i NEEDED a book. so my mom bought me the first and third books. i went home, bought the first one off borders and waited, but waiting wasnt going to delay my flight to mexico, and i needed something to read. i realized i could read these books in any order... 1,3,2 or 3,2,1, or 2,3,1. the latter of them being the order i read it in. tey are beautiful tales and a wonderful introduction to the wrightings of LJ Smith. i have been avidly awaiting the next installment of the series for three years. go to walmart and buy it now."
— Alyx (5 out of 5 stars)
" awsome, though i only finshed the first part,m still workin through the book. "
— Kara, 2/20/2014" These were some what short stories but they did a good job of keeping my interest. They were well written, not as detailed as I like or as I'm use to with some of the other Authors I liked but I would recomend these to people who enjoy the stories of the Night. "
— Vicki, 2/12/2014" Loved it! :) great series got me hooked right away! "
— Celeste, 2/10/2014" I love how each story has different main characters and how all their stories are combining. I can't wait to read them all and find out how it all ends. "
— Christine, 2/8/2014" I loved that the book was divided into different mini stories. The characters had personality and loved how each one was described. My only problem with the stories was that it seemed the characters were "falling in love" too quickly. And they were being forced into just excepting that they found their "soulmates". I really think each individual story would have been better had they each have been their own book. "
— Denae, 1/28/2014" I never finished it. But, I did finish the 1st book and about half of the 2nd book. I never liked LJ Smith, compared to other authors, but I easily got bored and had to force myself into reading on. But, I did like the 1st story. "
— Chiara, 1/21/2014" I love this book. It was certainly eye catching and one I read it I couldn't stop reading it and I ended up rereading the book for three days. "
— Pauline, 1/9/2014" I really enjoyed this book! The fact that there were 3 short stories was great. Of the 3 Spellbinder was my favorite. I was not expecting the ending so I was pleasantly suprised with it. A great quick read. "
— Jen, 12/21/2013" I couldn't get into any of the short stories, thought the characters were weak , the plot was far-fetched, and the stories did not catch my interest in the least. "
— Jennah, 12/19/2013" Loved all three stories.My favourite is either daughters of darkness or spellbinder.but secret vampire is good too, so I guess I like them all. "
— Cecilia, 12/9/2013" I really enjoyed the book alot - I like the fact that certain characters that were introduced then came into the next story so that you could see how those characters evolved. Love all three of them very much :-) "
— Joannne, 11/12/2013" I wasn't sure I would like these books but I did enjoy them "
— Leah, 9/16/2013" i enjoyed these 3 stories, it's a book with 3 stories in one. each section of book had a different romance. It kept me reading and wanting more. It was different to other paranormal books I've read but a nice change. worth a read. "
— Tracey, 8/19/2013" This was the best book i have read in the seires so yes i would recomened it to the people that like the vampier and killing stuff!!!!! "
— Meranda, 7/14/2013" loved absolutely loved it and fell in love with poppy X} "
— Sarah, 6/4/2013" i didnt like poppy but all the other characters were good:) "
— RainaMarie=D, 5/16/2013" The first story I didn't really like but the next two were great. They made up for it. "
— Emily, 1/23/2013" Juvenile but clean and cleverly plotted. "
— L, 8/4/2012" I loved the different take on the vampire tale. AND that they used more than just one type of creature of the night. The soulmate principle sounds very interesting. I wonder if I have one? "
— Lynette, 6/27/2012" awesome start to an awesome series! :P "
— Penelope, 6/22/2012" THIS BOOK WAS SO AWESOME I CAN'T EVEN PUT IT IN WORDS :) "
— Danielle, 6/4/2012" This book was okay, seemed like all 3 books had similar stories but they some were vampires, some were werewolves, woms were witches. "
— Mitzi, 5/5/2012" This was an amazing book. The writing was just superb and I enjoyed the stories in it. I hope to read more of L. J Smith's writing because she's one of the best story tellers of vampires, wolves, shape-shifters. I loved it so much! "
— Vazeni, 8/2/2011" LOVED IT! James makes me so happy! "
— Katie, 5/10/2011" I'm not normally into vampire books, but this one was pretty good! I wasn't particularly fond of the blood-sucking parts and it sort of turned my stomach but once I got past that, I had a good time listening to this book. Looking forward to the next one in the series! "
— Amy, 5/9/2011" I would recommend Secret Vampire for any teen girl, because in encompasses a wide variety of genres into one book without going too heavily into any of them. "
— 4/27/2011" <br/> <br/>I really like Poppy and then James. <br/>James is so secretive. I hate at first when it seems like Poppy is always cast out. James have many girlfriends. <br/>POPPY! "
— Nicole, 4/15/2011" Amazing book, this is the book that first got me into her writing. <br/>Wonderful story. "
— Ria, 4/2/2011" Awesome! I wish she continued these stories. "
— Shawna, 3/21/2011" A great introduction to the Nightworld. "
— Vanessa, 3/15/2011" My first and favourite L.J. Smith's book. I love reading it at least once a year. Poppy and James. This book introduced me to the Night World: a secret society of vampires, werewolves, witches and shapeshifters. Amazing, believable and thrilling! "
— Amy, 3/15/2011" Laughably, hilariously bad. But entertainingly so. "
— Hannah, 3/11/2011" Where was the chemistry?? Not even a kiss! What a dull relationship, ugh.<br/>But I enjoyed it so I guess it was okay. "
— Carolina, 2/27/2011" I thought this was cute but more for a younger audience... "
— Heidi, 2/21/2011" My friend made me read this. She said it was really good. It was okay, I guess. I didn't like it or hate it. "
— Vera, 2/14/2011L. J. Smith has written a number of bestselling books and series for young adults, including The Vampire Diaries (now a hit television show), The Secret Circle, The Forbidden Game, Night World, and the #1 New York Times bestseller Dark Visions. She is happiest sitting by a crackling fire in a cabin in Point Reyes, California, or walking the beaches that surround that area.
Ellen Grafton has narrated numerous audiobooks, many in the kids and young adult categories. She can be heard on such titles as Duff, Girls Acting Catty, New Beginnings, and several of the Chicken Soup for the Soul Teens Talk series.