Operating Systems: Internals And Design Principles

All Violet Cooper did was take advantage of a five-star hotel's services. She never expects to end up pregnant after spending a hot and steamy night with Carl Walker, a cold and distant billionaire. It's bad enough that Carl is manipulative and cold. But why is her beloved daughter a manipulative genius as well? Both father and daughter are now plotting to lure Violet into a trap called love …

Haven moves to a new town, leaving all her past behind. She is hellbent on starting a new life and erasing everything she has been through. She comes across Aiden Walters, one of the most dangerous gang members of the town. The town fears him. They would do anything to not cross paths with him. Aiden Walters is Bad News. What happens when Haven catches his attention? Will she stay away just like everyone, or will she realize that he is broken and lonely deep down?

Ellie Simms is a woman on the run. She had just escaped from an abusive ex-boyfriend who left his mark on her skin. A talented design artist, she finds solace in a new job with Harris Corp Designs, owned by the enigmatic Zac Harris. Upon meeting Ellie during her job interview, Zac immediately recognises deep pain within her beautiful, albeit withdrawn shell, rousing his protective instincts. When she finally opens up, Zac discovers that she is broken in more ways than one. After seeing the travesty carved into her skin, Zac takes her to his sister's tattoo parlour to cover it up, and Ellie chooses a butterfly, a creature as beautiful and delicate as herself... Ellie may think she's broken, but Zac sees the beautiful, brave woman she is as she fights for justice for herself and others.

Jae Kyung is a True Alpha, born to dominate, fight and conquer. He never bends to anyone and he never accepts defeat. Even if he is losing, he will go down fighting. So, when he gets forced into an arranged marriage, he finds a new opponent: Anya Morgan, his new wife. His future Luna. Does she think he'll just accept this arrangement? Hell no. He NEVER goes down without a fight. He will make this marriage as painful as possible for his new opponent until he comes out victorious. But sooner rather than later, Jae finds himself realizing that victory isn't always sweet, because Anya turns out to be his Fated Mate. And now she hates him. Jae Kyung was definitely born to dominate, fight and conquer, but he will have to bend this time. He will have to redeem himself to get his Fated Mate back. But Anya is more than a foolish girl now, she is a strong woman. Will she accept the bond after everything her cruel ex-husband put her through?

A broken Alpha series (Can be read as a stand-alone) What happens when a full blooded vampire is born in a pack of werewolves? What happens when the elders from the vampire coven sense a full blooded vampire has been born, and it's not with them? What happens when they discover that baby is living with werewolves, living with a race they don't like. Even though they have a treaty, they simply tolerate each other. What happens when they say that full-blooded vampire baby needs to be with its own kind, and they come for it? Will they keep the treaty they've had for so long, or will they break it and end up in a war? Everyone's favorite character and favorite couples continues. Watch the love bloom between the new couples, and watch their newly rescued omegas learn how to live, after being raised in a life of nothing but pain and torture. Watch their mates. show them what real love is. And those Omegas learn they are now finally safe and learn, what love is. This is book 5 of, A Broken Alpha series. Here's a list of the series in order. 4) Noah, an Omega's story. (Complete) (This is a prequel to book 1, and should be read either before, or after book 1) 1) A Broken Alpha (Complete) 2) Alpha Reid and the Hybrids (Complete) 3) Maddox, the Broken Alpha (Complete) 5) River Pack and the Vampires ( ongoing)

Lauren's life is turned upside down when her chosen mate of ten years leaves her for his fated mate. A mate who had rejected him for a more powerful alpha With her arrival back in their lives, Everything is stripped from Lauren leaving her with nothing. Feeling broken and dejected she leaves, unable to bear the consuming pain of betrayal. Circumstances force her back and she finds an unlikely ally in Alpha Sebastian. A man who is both feared and Revered. A king without a throne, he rules both the human and wolf world. He is also her ex mate's nemesis. Theirs is an unusual union. He's too cold and she's not his type. Love is not in their agenda. So why does she get a thrill when he calls her his? and why does he look at her like she's his salvation? Turns out their enemies are the least of her worries. Not when the real danger is in the fire that ignites between them. The fire that could set them a blaze in love and passion or destroy them. Note: This book is a two in one. Book 1: The Alpha And His Contract Luna Book 2: The Alpha And His Chosen Mate

‘Callie,’ he began, his voice husky, ‘crying over your ex-boyfriend won’t solve anything.’ Confusion etched across her face, Callie furrowed her brows. ‘Then what will? ’ she demanded, her voice tinged with frustration. Elias leaned closer, his warm breath caressing her cheek. ‘You need to show him what he’s lost. Find a man who’s more handsome, more powerful, and richer than him. Then, make a grand entrance into his life with your new partner.’ Callie scoffed, her eyes rolling in disbelief. ‘Where am I supposed to find someone like that? ’ Elias’s fingers gently lifted her chin, locking their gazes together. ‘I can be that man,’ he said. ‘If you agree to be with me, I’ll protect you from any harm, including your ex-boyfriend.’ ********************************************** Elias Westwood, billionaire heir turned professional solider, a commanding presence on the battlefield, conceals a tender heart that beats for only one woman——Callie Hawthorne, a fearless surgical resident, possesses an innocent charm and wields her skills like a warrior in the operating theatre. Their first encounter thrusts them into a dangerous game of deception. Elias uses Callie as a pawn, their lips locked in a passionate kiss, fooling his pursuers. In that moment, Callie feels the allure of the enigmatic soldier, and a strange connection sparks between them. An impulsive decision seals their fate—a hasty marriage to escape an arranged union and prove Callie’s readiness to move on from a past love. Little did they know, this act would propel them onto an unforeseen path. Will Elias and Callie emerge unscathed from the shadows, or will their sacrifices shatter their dreams forever? Discover their fight for a future filled with hope, trust, and the promise of a happy ending.

"You know how this ends,” He snarled, his own eyes flickering across my face before they met mine again “Now I`m going to kill you.”

Aurora Sinclair has always wanted to live life on her own terms. She works hard, keeps her head high, and refuses to depend on anyone—even when times are tough. But her peaceful life is thrown into chaos when her father forces her into an unexpected marriage with Damien Sterling, a powerful billionaire hiding a dangerous secret. Damien never planned on getting married, especially not through blackmail. But with Thomas Sinclair threatening to expose him, Damien has no choice but to agree. What he doesn’t expect is to fall for Aurora’s fiery spirit and kind heart. When Aurora discovers the truth about their marriage, she feels betrayed by both her father and Damien. Hurt and angry, she pushes Damien away, but he’s determined to prove that his love for her is real. Caught between lies, secrets, and their growing feelings for each other, Aurora and Damien must decide if their love is worth fighting for—or if their differences will tear them apart forever.

28-year-old, billionaire hotel owner Grant Cerulean is the city's most eligible bachelor. He is handsome and charismatic but the problem his wife recently cheated on their marriage with a business rival and he is hurting from the betrayal while trying to push his divorce through the court. Enter Angela Gray, 20 years old, beautiful, curvy, kind, tattooed, and covered in piercings. Unfortunately, she can only see her flaws and after a traumatic childhood she has sworn off men entirely. Her only loves in her life are her job, her boss and her two work colleagues Anya, and Jack, who is gay. A chance meeting in the rain triggers a series of meetings that culminate in, these two making a connection with one another. He offers her protection and security and she becomes his lady, accompanying him to business events where his ex-wife is also in attendance trying to hurt his image by flaunting her relationship with his rival. But Grant has a hidden side to him that rarely shows itself and he fears will push Angela away from him if she should ever see it. Follow them as estranged family members, psychotic exes, jealous harpies, and twisted criminals will put both Angela and Grant through the ultimate test of determination and resolve.