Orchard Ridge Omegas Series by Braylon Black

What will it take to mend two broken hearts? Houston Emery said good riddance to his small hometown of Orchard Ridge ten years ago. After a furious blow-up with his father, the 18 year old omega impulsively packed his bags and moved as far away geographically from his little mountain town as he possibly could, hoping to start a brand new life free of the baggage of his painful past. Now, a decade later, Houston is happy and successful... moreWhat will it take to mend two broken hearts? Houston Emery said good riddance to his small hometown of Orchard Ridge ten years ago. After a furious blow-up with his father, the 18 year old omega impulsively packed his bags and moved as far away geographically from his little mountain town as he possibly could, hoping to start a brand new life free of the baggage of his painful past. Now, a decade later, Houston is happy and successful. But after receiving word of his estranged father's illness, he decides to return to Orchard Ridge to face his demons, and somehow try to fix the broken relationship with his only living relative-- before it's too late. Emmett Brown, Houston's next door neighbor and secret childhood crush, never left Orchard Ridge-- except for the couple of years he spent in the military. After a series of heartbreaking tragedies, the rugged alpha has completely closed his heart. He's perfectly happy living a solitary life on his sprawling ranch, with his faithful dog Jupiter as his only company. Or so he tells himself. When Houston and Emmett encounter each other again, old memories come rushing back to the surface. As teenagers, the two were head over heels in love with each other-- but both kept their feelings a closely guarded secret. No one confessed, and no one acted on it. Now, what was once “if only” suddenly becomes “what if”? But Emmett has built iron-clad walls around his heart; and Houston finds it hard to believe he could find his happily ever after in a town that once brought him so much misery. So how do you heal two broken hearts? By bringing them together and making them whole again... Whole Again is a stand-alone, friends to lovers, small town 62k non-shifter gay mpreg romance! Contains high heat, plenty of angst, a lovely HEA, and lots of heartwarming pregnancy/baby scenes. You'll fall in love with Houston and Emmett and all the quirky characters introduced in the charming small town of Orchard Ridge, Oregon. less

A sassy, funny omega looking for his mate and his muse... Betrayed by his love and dropped from his record deal, musician Ishmael Ivory escaped five years ago to the middle of nowhere, Oregon, to start over. He's lost his inspiration for composing music ever since. To mask his pain, he’s become the life of the party in the small town of Orchard Ridge. When Damien Burns hires Ishmael as a music teacher for his nephew, the whirlwind romance that follows hits all the right notes... moreA sassy, funny omega looking for his mate and his muse... Betrayed by his love and dropped from his record deal, musician Ishmael Ivory escaped five years ago to the middle of nowhere, Oregon, to start over. He's lost his inspiration for composing music ever since. To mask his pain, he’s become the life of the party in the small town of Orchard Ridge. When Damien Burns hires Ishmael as a music teacher for his nephew, the whirlwind romance that follows hits all the right notes. Even Ishmael’s long-dormant musical inspiration has returned. But with love comes a high chance of heartbreak, and his reputation around town threatens to ruin everything. Can he convince Damien to give their relationship a fighting chance? A devoted single dad alpha in over his head... Straight-laced accountant Damien Burns is new in town. The organized, disciplined alpha constantly strives to better himself, but he struggles with his biggest challenge yet: taking care of his young orphaned nephew, Peter. Unfortunately, Peter’s new piano instructor, Ishmael Ivory, is too irresistible to keep at a respectable distance. Damien has too much on his plate to even think about finding a mate, but his instant connection with the charismatic omega leads him to make some irresponsible choices—and he fears his rash behavior and its consequences might end up hurting his little nephew. Will he and Ishmael risk everything to forge a future together? Can Damien learn to trust something as instinctual and uncharted as his own heart? Love Song is a stand-alone, 66k, single dad, non-shifter gay mpreg, small town romance and is the second book in the Orchard Ridge Omegas series. It contains high heat, low angst, a HEA, lots of adorable pregnancy/baby scenes, and many cameos by the characters from the first book! less

Elias Baker has nowhere to turn. On the run from his abusive ex, the twenty year old omega is hungry, homeless, penniless… and pregnant. But hitching rides from strangers and sleeping outdoors every night is a vast improvement over spending one more minute with the monster ex who stole away his dignity and self-worth. When a handsome small town sheriff catches Elias trespassing, the older alpha offers him help instead of handcuffs, and a chance to get back on his feet... moreElias Baker has nowhere to turn. On the run from his abusive ex, the twenty year old omega is hungry, homeless, penniless… and pregnant. But hitching rides from strangers and sleeping outdoors every night is a vast improvement over spending one more minute with the monster ex who stole away his dignity and self-worth. When a handsome small town sheriff catches Elias trespassing, the older alpha offers him help instead of handcuffs, and a chance to get back on his feet. Sheriff Jaxon Hughes is well-loved by the residents of Orchard Ridge. The tall, sandy haired alpha is kind, diplomatic, and forgiving with the community he serves. But his dry sense of humor and folksy charm mask a painful past and a deep loneliness. After wasting half his life trapped in a sham marriage, newly divorced Jaxon isn’t sure where to go from here, or even what he wants out of life. Plus, he’s bored to death policing this dully peaceful town, where nothing exciting ever seems to happen. When Jaxon casts his eyes on the frightened, vulnerable Elias, Jaxon’s big heart compels him to help the young omega in whatever way he can. At first glance, Jaxon and Elias seem to have little in common, but their effortless chemistry and easy-going rapport soon leads to a deep, affectionate bond. Both are wounded, and both find their salvation in each other— but as their friendship grows, so does their undeniable, powerful attraction. Being with Elias gives Jaxon clarity, stability, and purpose for the first time in his life. Elias feels he may have found the alpha of his dreams— the one man who truly loves and accepts him for who he is. But Elias’s baby bump is growing bigger, and soon he’ll no longer be able to hide the truth. He’s terrified to break the news to Jaxon. After all, what alpha wants to raise another man’s baby? Fully preoccupied with their new romance, neither Jaxon nor Elias realize that a predator lurks in the shadows, ready and waiting for the perfect moment to strike, putting not only their relationship at dire risk— but also their lives. Fresh Start is a 78k word May/December, non-shifter, small town mpreg romance and the third standalone installment of the Orchard Ridge Omegas series. It contains high heat, angst, a little danger & suspense, lots of humor & sarcasm, and a heart-warming HEA, along with cameos by all your favorite characters from the previous two books! Please check the ‘look inside’ for content trigger warning. less

Having a baby with your totally platonic BFF? What could possibly go wrong? An omega chasing love with rose-colored glasses— Dangerous crime rarely happens in Orchard Ridge, but deputy sheriff Finn Johnson struggles to move on from one of the few times it did. On top of his anxiety from a near-death experience, Finn’s latest breakup has made him doubt he’s any better at settling down than he is at protecting his hometown... moreHaving a baby with your totally platonic BFF? What could possibly go wrong? An omega chasing love with rose-colored glasses— Dangerous crime rarely happens in Orchard Ridge, but deputy sheriff Finn Johnson struggles to move on from one of the few times it did. On top of his anxiety from a near-death experience, Finn’s latest breakup has made him doubt he’s any better at settling down than he is at protecting his hometown. Reading romance novels over lunch breaks probably hasn’t helped to ground his expectations, either. That’s why it feels like fate when Finn randomly runs into Vaughn, his childhood friend with whom he made a pact to have kids and get married once they hit thirty. One drunken, ill-advised decision leads to another, and when Finn gets pregnant, suddenly their half-serious, half-joking “Promise” becomes a stark reality. But as much as he tries to deny it from himself, Finn soon realizes he wants so much more from Vaughn than just a roommate and a kid together. Can he bet his heart—and their future child—on a “fake boyfriend” when he wants the real fairy tale ending? An alpha struggling to find his niche in the world— By almost any standard, alpha Vaughn Palmer has led a successful life. However, his fierce competitive streak with his twin brother has only highlighted his failures in his own mind. Falling short has become a self-fulfilling prophecy, and he’s frustrated that his business ventures, and his love life, haven’t been more successful. A chance encounter with long-lost pal Finn leads to a passionate one night stand and life-changing consequences. With a baby on the way, Vaughn agrees to give the whole “friendship marriage” thing a try… until it’s not enough to satisfy either of them. Can they really stay together as friends with benefits when both of them want something so much more? Sweet Promise is a 78k friends to lovers, fake boyfriend non-shifter mpreg romance and the fourth book in the Orchard Ridge Omegas series. While it can definitely be read as a stand-alone, I recommend reading the previous book, “Fresh Start” first, to give you a richer understanding and enjoyment of the story and characters. This book contains HIGH HEAT and is intended only for readers 18+. less

They already learned the hard way that they don’t belong together…Moody omega Elijah Johnson is a total recluse. His anxiety disorder keeps him from having any kind of a life outside the confines of his house—social, romantic, or otherwise. Despite this, Elijah has achieved great success as the author of a popular fantasy book series—which he writes under an anonymous penname, JH Faustbend... moreThey already learned the hard way that they don’t belong together…Moody omega Elijah Johnson is a total recluse. His anxiety disorder keeps him from having any kind of a life outside the confines of his house—social, romantic, or otherwise. Despite this, Elijah has achieved great success as the author of a popular fantasy book series—which he writes under an anonymous penname, JH Faustbend. But Eli’s commitment to lonerism is tested when his online friendship with a trusted beta reader “JBox283” grows romantic. Could sparks be flying over his computer screen?When Elijah’s pressured to do his first public book signing, JBox283 says he'll be there in person. Risk-averse Elijah is scared, but he knows it may be time to put himself out there again, and give this whole "love" thing another shot—after his one and only attempt eight years ago with alpha Chance Styles ended in total heartbreak.But you never know who you’re really talking to online. When JH Faustbend and JBox283 finally meet in person, both are utterly mortified to discover their true identities: JBox is actually Chance, the alpha who broke Eli’s heart so long ago.An emotional confrontation between the bitter exes leads to an impulsive night of passion. Deeming the encounter a terrible mistake, both decide to move on and pretend it never happened—until a pregnancy test comes up positive, and they can no longer avoid each other.Old wounds still haven’t healed, though, and it’s gonna take hard work to move past all the hurt and pain of the past. Can Chance and Elijah learn to forgive each other, and rediscover what made them fall so deeply in love the first time around? Or is history doomed to repeat itself?Second Chance is a 73k enemies to lovers, second chances, non-shifter mpreg novel. It’s the fifth and penultimate book in the Orchard Ridge Omegas series, and can be read as a stand-alone. Warning: This book contains heavy angst, pining, and relationship drama—but it all leads to Orchard Ridge’s sweetest and most heart-warming HEA yet! So saddle up, and don’t forget to grab the tissues! less