When the widow of Lincoln Sharp's ex-partner comes to him asking for help for her daughter, Haley, Sharp can hardly refuse. Haley woke up covered in blood and is accused of murder. Sharp hardly remembers Haley as a baby, but he still owes a debt that he insists on paying, so he asks for help from Morgan Dane and his new partner, Lance. Morgan agrees to help, but the case will be a challenge since nobody else but the victim was in the house where the murder occurred. Also, Morgan is suffering a from a concussion served up by her most recent client, making the case that much tougher.

What I've Done is another good mystery in the Morgan Dane series, but the outcome is much less interesting than the events that lead up to it. Many characters make an appearance that affects the story in one way or another. Also, elements from other cases add additional layers to the mystery. The romance between Lance and Morgan is a small part of the plot, making this novel barely romantic suspense. The mystery is somewhat predictable and the conclusion not all that satisfying, but overall, What I've Done is an entertaining read. ( )

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What I've Done
4 Stars

At the behest of Lincoln Sharp, Morgan decides to represent a young woman accused of stabbing her lover to death. Despite an abundance of forensic evidence stacked again her client, Morgan is convinced that there is more to the case than meets the eye, and someone has deliberately framed Haley Powell for murder. The questions are who and why?

This 4th installment in the Morgan Dane series is a bit of a departure as the genre shifts away from romantic suspense and toward the classic mystery-thriller. This is not surprising as Morgan and Lance's relationship is now well-established and becomes even more solidified in this book.

The focus is almost entirely on the investigation and the obvious frame-up job. As the details are slowly revealed and the number of suspects increases, it really isn't possible for the reader to formulate any theories, and one simply has to go with the flow. This is unfortunate as my preferred plot is one in which it is possible to follow the clues and work out the explanation for myself - ah well ...

That said, the mystery itself is interesting and one cannot help but feel for Haley, who is obviously traumatized, and hope that everything will ultimately work out.

Overall, a good addition to the series and I am enjoying my ongoing buddy read in the 2-3-4 Challenge group.

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This is the fourth book in the Morgan Dane series. Like the others, I enjoyed reading this story of a young girl accused of a gruesome murder. Morgan, as a defense attorney, knows Haley is innocent, and she sets out to prove it with the help of boyfriend Lance and his PI partner. The book certainly kept me reading and turning the pages. After reading 4 of these books, the use of strong verbs has started getting on my nerves. It's just a personal thing. An example would be "her attention snapped". ( )

The 4th in the Morgan Dane series is another fast-paced, action packed mystery. While each one differs from the book before, they are for the most part formulaic.

I truly like the good guys but think its time for me to give this series a break for a bit.