The title of the book is about New Moon

On her eighteenth birthday Bella Swan awakens from a dream where she is an old woman and Edward Cullen her immortal vampire boyfriend is forever young. Despite Bella's lack of enthusiasm Edward's family host a birthday reception for her at their residence. While unwrapping a gift she receives a paper cut Edward's foster brother Jasper is overwhelmed by the scent of Bella's blood and attempts to attack her but is restrained. Believing that he and his family are putting Bella's life in danger Edward ends their relationship and the Cullen's leave forks. Bella is left severely depressed and isolated for months. Her concerned father Charlie decides to send Bella to live with her mother in Jacksonville Florida. Bella refuses and promises to send more time with her other school friends. She and Jessica see a movie. Bella approaches some rough looking bikers outside the theater much to Jessica's dismay. The dangerous encounter reminds Bella of a previous near assault where Edward rescued her. She imagines seeing and hearing Edward and realizes that thrill seeking activities can evoke his image. Bella's Quileute friend Jacob Black helps ease her pain by engaging her in various activities. Jacob mentions how many of his tribal friends follow and obey Sam another Quileute. While attending a movie with Bella and Mike Jacob abruptly leaves after becoming inexpicably upset and suffering a burning fever. Bella drives to Jacob's home after he avoids seeing her.