Software Engineering: A Practitioner's Approach

“Pig,” I muttered under my breath. He took a deep pull of his pipe and breathed out. Even though his manner was easy, I could see something dangerous flash in his eyes. “Now, now. There’s no need for names. Once we get to know each other better, I’m sure you’ll find me quite irresistible. They all do.” He patted his lap, and he was back to his languid self. “Here. Why don’t you make yourself comfortable? I’m told I make a very pleasant seating arrangement. Careful, I might poke you in the middle.” _________ Clara Grey is a cursed werewolf. Her parents betrayed the Moonstone Pack and were killed when she was a child. Now she has nothing to look forward to in life except for being bullied by the horrible members of her pack. However, everything changes when vampires attack her city, and she meets the mysterious, but terrifyingly handsome Prince Deanneth of the Dark Shade pack. Not everything is as it seems with Prince Deanneth. He is a dark, twisted werewolf with a desire to possess Clara’s heart, soul, and mind. Clara Grey must not only battle the newly arisen threat of the Greater Vampires, but also the cruel manipulations of her new Alpha Deanneth Legiere. ________ Daily Update. This is NOT a story for faint-hearted. This is a story about dark hierarchical werewolf society containing explicit sexual content, menage, violence, abuse, trauma , drug and strong language. Definitely not suitable for readers who get triggered by these topics. Please read at your own risk.

A young woman thrust into the dark underworld of mafia revenge after a shocking betrayal from her own father. Forced into a marriage with El-Cana, a powerful mafia lord seeking vengeance for his mother's murder, Adora soon finds herself caught between hatred, love and obsession especially as she uncovers deeper truths hidden within the blood-soaked history of the Cana family. As El-Cana falls deeply in love with Adora, his brother Don Cana, becomes a growing threat, with jealous, volatile, and unhinged. Adora discovers her pregnancy, leading to an unprecedented power shift in the mafia hierarchy. But power breeds danger, and the return of the family's cruel uncle Baron unveils the ultimate enemy behind years of pain. In a world of deception, love, revenge, and loss, Adora rises from victim to queen.

Freedom comes at a price and a young Earthal princess must live the life of somebody else, even if it means facing evil threats and impossible odds. *** As someone who craves freedom, Princess Clarabelle cannot just stand by and let her life be taken away. And as if her own power has granted her heart's desire, she wakes up only to find herself inside the body of another princess who survives from her attempted assassination. While trying to adapt to the new kingdom, she discovers a plot that leads to Hiestora's downfall. Now, the future of their world lies on her shoulders. How long will she continue to live through deception when she, despite all the chase, finally gets what she wants? In the strange twist and turn of fate, Clara is given an option to stay or to go back.

Struggling to live, Malia chose to be a con artist to support her brother's hospital bills. All she wants is to support her brother until her last breath. Unfortunately, she met a young mafia boss named Callisto who didn't think twice to end her life. Malia thought that Callisto was a grim reaper sent to end her as her life was always in danger whenever he was around. But contrary to what she thought, Callisto was the one she would be needing the most to help her brother and to save her own life. Callisto is willing to help her, but that comes with a condition. What could it be?

Mauve Harrison is a 17-year-old small-town girl who has lived a peaceful and simple life. But three days before her eighteenth birthday, her life turned upside down. Mauve meets Nicholas and Sephie, two strangers who bring her one of her life's biggest plot twists. She discovered she can move objects with her mind and is about to become the new ruler of a technologically advanced parallel dimension. Will Mauve continue living her simple perfect life, or will she take the risk and find out what lies ahead a parallel universe she doesn’t even truly believe in?

Ryeleigh, the Alpha's daughter, was chosen for a destiny she doesn't entirely want. Cormac has never seen much in himself except that he is the son of a rogue whore. He knows that no matter his feelings; he is not good enough for Rye. Both will start a new chapter that will bring them together and tear them apart. Earth was closed to the Nine Realms to contain a parasite that spreads Ragnarök, the end of days. For centuries, the Amory has contained it until the Amory was murdered and war was declared. Ryeleigh, Jormungandr and the four horsemen will have to find a cure for the spreading hate because the Realms will not survive another Ragnarök.

Once, she was innocent and he was the love of her life, but then Alpha Kayden betrayed her by the singular act of believing her wicked step-sister against her. He hurt her, broke her, and branded her as a murderer yet,she held her fort. But when she heard that her babies were dead because of Alpha Kayden and her stepsister, something inside her snapped. She fled, vowing her revenge, and when she returned five years later, she was every bit the monster they once said she was. Now, destruction follows in her wake. She is Melissa, Alpha Kayden’s mate.

Susan Parrish is a very beautiful young lady in her late twenties from a wealthy family, who decides to leave her family business to work in a hospital with the intentions to fulfill her dreams and aspirations. One thing she did not know was, she was not going to fulfill her dreams alone but also, she was going to fulfill her destiny when she encounters her boss, Jones Black. And what happens when she discovers her boss is a devil in disguise and she is the devil’s mate? Through their ups and downs, through the storms and temptations, it is only fate who has the answers whether or not there is ever going to be an ever after!

Alex was enamoured with Angelina from first sight, which is why Alex tried to free Angelina from the pimp's place. Alex is known as the badboy, who likes to play with girls. Who would have thought he would fall in love with Angelina, a simple girl who is an orphan, who previously worked in a place that is often called haram. Although Alex swears his love only to Angelina, who would believe if Alex still does not show his seriousness - still playing with many women. Just because Alex freed Angelina from Maria Hudson—the pimp, doesn't mean Angelina will fall in love with Alex just like that.

Aurelia has always been the good girl, sheltered under her brother’s watch. But when he leaves on a three-month trip, she’s left in the care of his best friend — the boy she once knew, now a man who sees her as his.What she thought would be freedom becomes a dangerous game of obsession and desire. His eyes claim her, his words brand her, and every stolen moment pulls her deeper into a fire she cannot resist.Forbidden. Possessive. Irresistible. Aurelia is about to learn that desire can be the most dangerous cage of all.