Death is only the beginning. . . Elena Gilbert's entire world has shattered in a single moment. Her true love Stefan is dead, staked through the heart by their so-called friend Jack. Now the only thing Elena cares about is destroying Jack and his race of scientifically created vampires. But Jack's creations are impossible to kill?immune to sunlight, stakes, and every traditional weapon against vampires. Elena and Damon set out to uncover the mystery of Jack's dark past in hopes of finding his weakness. As they spend more time together, Elena and Damon can't deny that their connection is stronger than ever. Can she face her feelings for him without betraying Stefan's memory, or are some things better left unspoken?

The greatest threats are the ones unseen. . . . For what seems like the first time, Elena and her friends are happy. Elena and Stefan have built a home for themselves in Dalcrest, and all of Elena's friends are as in love as she and Stefan are. Even Damon is enjoying visiting his favorite old haunts in Europe, and is more surprised than anyone that he's traveling with Katherine. But lately, Elena's Guardian senses are on edge, and she can't ignore the feeling that danger is coming. When a new threat arrives in Dalcrest, Elena's worst fears become a reality. Soon, she and Stefan are battling a vicious Old One who is always just out of their reach. And when Damon and Katherine are confronted with a strange and mysterious enemy, Elena worries the attacks are linked. As dark forces close in, Elena, Stefan, and Damon struggle to survive the only way they know how ? together. But their lives are hanging in the balance, and every moment they share could be their last. . . .

Love is the most powerful force of all?

Elena Gilbert is "dying." When Damon Salvatore avenged his brother Stefan's death, he broke the sacred deal he?d made with the Guardians?and put Elena's life at risk.

She should be dead, but instead, the Guardians are offering Elena a once-in-a-lifetime chance: to start over. Ever since she met the Salvatore brothers, Elena's love for them both has caused endless death and destruction. But if Elena can return to the beginning?her senior year of high school, when she first met Damon and Stefan?and prove that she can exist alongside them without either of them killing a human, then Elena can live.

But the Damon of years ago is unpredictable, rash, and dangerous. The only way for Elena to save everyone?including herself?might be to give up the Salvatores forever. Will Elena be able to sacrifice her own desires for the greater good? Or is her path to tragic love already written in the stars?

Ms. Blackbird is a single mom who used to fly high but neglected to share that with her daughter. Maybe it was because she didn't want to face her new disability. Not sharing that information created a disability in her daughter's mind. She also faced the loss of another child at birth. The story addresses Joy's journey. You see Joy's friend Motivae the white dove can fly and would say to Joy, "Come fly with me and see a world filled with success and beauty." Joy would look at Motivae and say, "Don't you know that blackbirds can't fly, look at my mother she would cry." See how Joy overcomes her disability. Joy perseveres even after she is bullied. I have had a 4yr old child with selective mutism say after reading the story, "Mommy maybe I'm like the little blackbird, if I try harder maybe I can speak in school." A 17yr old said after reading the story, "At first I thought this was a kids book but after I read it it was the most inspiring book I have ever read." A 16yr old said after reading it, "Mom, I'm going to pursue my dream to be a doctor." Canadian Supermodel Stacey McKenzie said, "I LOVE IT Reminds me of the struggles/obstacles in the beginning of my career and I still continue to endure, so inspiring Aubrey " Stay tuned for the Sequel to 'Fly Little Blackbird Fly' called "It's Not Over Until it's Over" It's the story about the egg that didn't hatch. The song is also available for download on Amazon. Fly Little Blackbird Soundtrack.