I was the monster under the bed. The boogie man in the closet. The one my own mother feared because I was born with a condition that caused her to abandon her responsibilities. At least that was her moniker for me. Ghana, the monster. The one my crew called Gruesome. I joined the Motor City Rebels motorcycle club at nineteen. Learning to ride was my only escape from my reality, and if it weren’t for them, life for me would have ended a long time ago. They showed me life outside of my pain, but I still felt empty… Until the day I ran into Doctor Autumn Blake. The woman who turned the monster into a hero.
Autumn said “WHAT CODE OF ETHICS?!” 🤣 This book was a good time. I was nervous at first because 30% in and our MCs still hadn’t even met yet. But whew, once they did, they definitely made up for lost time because the attraction was immediate, and less than a week later they were locked in.
My heart really went out to Ghana. It’s hard battling your own mind and carrying around faulty beliefs about who you are and what you think you don’t deserve. Autumn became a safe space for him, and I loved the way she poured into him while gently guiding him toward healing. I also appreciated that Ghana genuinely wanted to do the work to become the man Autumn needed. His growth throughout the story was noticeable. I also really enjoyed the side relationships, especially the sibling dynamic between Ghana and Kenzi, and the brotherhood between Ghana and Ruger.
Plot-wise, there was A LOT happening in this story…motorcycle club shenanigans, betrayal, murder, parental trauma, mental health struggles…just a lot packed into one book. By the end, so much was unfolding at once that some of the resolutions felt a little rushed. I honestly can’t decide whether the story would’ve benefited from spreading certain plot points out more or if the chaos just worked for this particular read.
Even with that, the emotional connection, character growth, and relationship dynamics made this a really enjoyable read for me.
Wow! This read took me through some thangs! 🥹 My heart broke for Ghana as he was constantly dismissed, ignored, and eventually abandoned by Ashanti! All he wanted was his mother's love, but she couldn't be bothered to learn or understand what her son was going through. 😤💔 Ghana leaned on the love of his sister Kenzi, to better himself while taking care of them both.
Ghana's condition was usually under control, but when he spiraled, he was a beast! 🤯 That heifer Nichelle knew the man she was dealing with. So, to put herself in that position was beyond me! 😮But kicking the bassinet? Damn Ghana! 🤬👀 Going back home to Michigan was his only choice after the ish went down in Memphis, and he was over it all. However, when he meets the doctor that Kenzie pairs him with, things quickly look up.
Autumn was damn good at her job and didn't mind helping Kenzie's brother out. But damn why didn't she tell me he was this fine??? She immediately thought of the code she is to uphold, but chile that went out the window when Ghana turned the pressure up! 🤣Their chemistry was hot! 🥵 I loved how Autumn was able to pull conversation out of Ghana, allow him to be vulnerable with her, while still getting the help and support he needed. Her presence in his life made all the difference for Ghana, and I loved that for him. Enjoyed catching up with Kenzi and Ruger as well. Great read! 👍🏿👍🏿
I enjoyed every moment of this one and the care that was taken with mental health. There is nothing like a MMC who goes to therapy and is actively getting treatment. When you have the right person, they can calm you with just one word/touch, and I loved that for Ghana and Autumn. Ghana was able to be as vulnerable and raw as needed without any judgement. The brother-sister relationship was so beautiful. Excellent read!!!!
I submitted a review and it wouldn't show-- anyway-- Read it!! Rose Dior did her thing. Ghana was a complex man who was definitely THE man. The way he loves his family is beautiful. I got all the feels reading this and was delighted to see this character follow up from Ruger.
Mrs. Dior, you did this! You overstood the assignment. There were so many twists and turns in this novel that you can get sea sick. I am still stunned by the change of event at the end. Ghana had some serious medical issues, but Autumn was the cure he didn't know he needed. Nichelle did him grimy, and she should have known of all people you don't cross Ghana. However, he was blessed with the right person who aided him in controlling his triggers. Autumn deserved a faithful, trustworthy, honest man in her life. Her ex-husband did not possess any of those qualities. He needed help with being a father because he thought Autumn only provided for Taylor. That alone revealed exactly what kind of father he was. Ghana and Autumn were each other missing piece that may them one.
Ladies and gents, this is a page turner. If you are into motorcycles and bikers, this novel is for you. Now, it's a few jaw-dropping scenes throughout the book. I won't say too much because I don't want to spoil the suspense. I will say I feel like it's more to Autumn and Ghana story. We didn't get a ring or prospal. A wedding should be down the line. I would love to read more on the two. Meanwhile, grab your copy of this masterpiece.
7 must be Rose Dior 's lucky number! Okay, I definitely have my favorites with this series so far, and this was one of the 2 😉!
I went from being annoyed - to laughing - to being completely engrossed!
BTW- this is a spinoff of sorts from "Ruger (BLP Motorcycle Clubs Book 7)" Once I read "Its Sunday" I said wait a minute and leaned all the way in!!
Anyway, let's talk about Ghana! He suffered from bi-polar & Wrek-it-Ralph disorder. Talk about a tortured soul. That ending made me nervous if i'm being completely honest, y'all. Almost gives wishful thinking on behalf of lil sis and Autumn and not "real" or "actual" therapy by from the 2 actual therapists! But I digress.
He just wanted to be normal. He was tired and needed to heal. I just wanted to hug this guy!
Ghana had gone through a lot in his life. From having a mother who could care less about him to him suffering from mental illness. Ghana's sister, Kenzi, ends up approaching one of her besties to treat him. However, it doesn't go the way that she thinks. Ghana and Autumn were in lust for one another at their first meeting. I'm happy that Ghana found his ray of sunshine and peace in Autumn. I'm also really glad that Autumn was able to help Ghana in her own way. The friendship and camaraderie between Autumn, Kenzi and Willow was really special. I'm hoping that we see more of them in future books. I couldn't stand Nichelle or Nico. I was glad when they both got what they deserved because they were both foul. I have to say that I started this book one morning and was finished with it in a matter of hours. It was just that good. A beautiful love story from beginning to end that I couldn't put down.
Ghana was a complex man. Diagnosed with a mental illness and forced to raise his sister on his 18th birthday,Ghana is forced to be the man of the house. Thinking he’s finally found the one but scared, he thinks he’s found the one. Of course life always throws a monkey in the plans. Forced to go back home, his sister sets him up with a therapist to help him learn to cope.
Autumn loves her job as a therapist and wants nothing more than to help Ghana. When lines are blurred and eventually crossed, will the Dr be able to help the patient?
Ghana has dealt with extreme anger since he began experiencing loss. At 18 he became the sole provider for him and his sister. He was able to do this with the help of a few adults in his life.
Autumn is a friend and business partner with his sister. She agreed to help him after his latest experience with loss.
Ghana was not shy about his attraction to her. He used her want of helping to get a date. As, their relationship progressed, he sees the benefit in facing his past.
Whewww! I cried tears of joy, sadness, and freedom for Ghana! I loved his character development and growth. So many things were talked about in this book that we tend to overlook. Mental illness, abandonment, and anger were all highlighted and discussed in such detail. Ghana went through A LOT. His sister and his best friend were the only ones there for him until he met Autumn. She showed him he wasn’t a bad person just dealt bad hands and worthy of love and all he deserves. She in turn was shown and made to feel the same by Ghana. 10/10
Do ya'll remember Ruger story and the vicious person who was the brother of Kenzi? Yes, Ghana... The way I was invested in his story should be a crime. It was deep because he was a real MF. However, misunderstood and highly triggered. Until Autumn. She was is peace among other things. The rawness of their conversations is what made this top tier.
Ghana stole my heart right out the gate. He dealt with so much. To have your Mother mistreat you is enough to have you crash out. Ghana had a heart of gold when he felt like he could trust you. Autumn immediately gave him that sense of calmness. I knew Then he was gonna be alright. Cause that Nichelle wasn't doing it for me. Especially at that family function. Awesome story on mental illness.
I thought this was going to go in a different direction. Ghana seemed too damaged to be healed let alone controlled. I missed the explanation of dealing with his issues in this story. He had a lot of baggage to contend with and it was glazed over by his love connection. Not sure if Autumn did any doctoring when they talked. That part of the mental struggle is what I'd like to see. It still as a good read. I'm intrigued to read more by Rose' Dior.
Whatever name you want to call him, I just loved him so much. For all he went through and coming out the other side healed was great to see. His level of unhinged was a chefs kiss! I am truly glad he got to experience an unconditional and safe love. Great story
When I tell you this book was all that and a bag of chip!!!!! Yessss from beginning to end had me in feelings just amazing how each characters blended so well it touched my heart how autumn calmness and love brought peace and love Ghana was everything so beautiful loved it 🥰😍🙌🏾🫶🏽
I love when mental health is displayed in a respectful manner. I love when an author can show how important love and patience is when dealing with persons who silently suffer daily. This story was beautifully written with realistic component. I am a fan now Ms. Dior!
It was beautiful. I love how it took that special person to love on Ghana for him to believe in himself. I am glad he got his happyever after. Sometimes, you have to walk away to find your true person. His mom didn't know how to handle her son. It took walking away from him and his sister for him to grow. I would recommend the book.
I loved this story! Memtal health issues are real! I lived how Ghana and Kenzi took care of one another, especially with a mother like Ashanti! Autumn was just who Ghana needed in his life. She didn't judge him and met him where he was. I li e Kenzi and Ruger as well. The ending was beautiful, Ghana and Kenzi needed closure and they received it in the best way possible!
Ghana was givin nothin but BDE DADDY VIBES!!!! He was not playin with nobody and didn’t let nobody play with him! I absolutely lovveee Autumn!! She was everything!! You never know how beneficial you can can be to someone by just existing. I really enjoyed reading this book and goin on this ride !! 10/10 highly recommend
I'm gonna keep this so short.Words cannot explain how f****** amazing this book was. 😍 girl, you ate the f*** down with this one.Ghana is literally everything, he and Autumns romance was sickening in the best way possible.
That hospital scene!!!! So many raw emotions but when he kicked that bassinet, I lost it 😂 sorry but I screamed! I like Ghana and Autumn helped him through his trauma….now was all these babies necessary?
This was such a wonderful quick romance for Ghana. He’d been through so much, from being abandoned as a child, suffering from a mental illness, being a parent to a sibling. So many demons to deal with all while he dealt with a misguided woman.
That woman did lead him to his healing love. Autumn was like a fresh fall breeze covering Ghana after a blazing hot summer day. She brought such a calmness and light to him, almost motherly which he needed. Very wonderfully written!
What can I say about book 7 of the BLP MC Series? I absolutely loved it!! It wasn’t what I expected but it was definitely what I needed!!
Ghana has dealt with mental health issues all of his life, along with mommy issues and we met him and his sister in last year’s MC Series book, Ruger!! Go read it if you haven’t already.
After being betrayed by his girlfriend, his sister brought him home to deal with the betrayal and get his mental health issues back under control with the help of one of her bestie’s and the rest is history.
So go ahead and add this book and series to your TBR and get to know more about Ghana and Autumn’s story cause the ending is definitely not what you expected!
Great job Rosé Dior!! Things I loved about those story: -relatable, real life situations -mental health awareness, not everyone with a mental illness needs medication. Sometimes learning different techniques helps too. -references to the Motherland, Africa -I loved how she incorporates God into this story, how we should look to him for healing and how he is the God Almighty and knows all. -brotherhood, love, peace, resilience, forgiveness -reference to her books and to other books/authors as well!!
When it comes to certain authors you know u are in for a good read. Mrs. Dior never disappoints Ghana was a man dealing with but his sister and Autumn helped him through.
Well done! I usually hold back one star so that when I read a book that was truly good, I can claim that it was more than good. Ghana was truly more than good. It touched me on a deep level. Read this one. You won’t be sorry. 🗣️Kudos 🙌🏾
This had me crying and mad all at the same time! Wow!!! What love of a righteous woman won’t do! Lawd😚Ghana was allat for sure, but when autumn came into the pic his dark world was never the same🙌🏾👊🏽👊🏽I love Rose D writing!!! Huge fan!!!