"Extreme Bachelor" needs a clue

Julia London's "Exteme Bachelor" ($7.99, Berkley Sensation) is the second book in the Thrillseekers Anonymous series. While an OK read I didn't think it was as good as "The Wedding Survivor," the first in the series.

In "Extreme Bachelor," ex-CIA operative Michael Raney's company has hired on to teach stunts to the actresses in "Soccer Mom," a film about suburban soccer moms who divide into two factions and go to war against each other. What Michael doesn't know is that the love of his life, Leah Klein, is one of the actresses in the film.

While Michael is happy to see Leah, Leah doesn't want anything to do with the man who dumped her -- out of the blue -- five years ago and sent her into a tailspin of depression that derailed her acting career. Michael, however, is determined to win back Leah's trust and love.

The two main characters in "Extreme Bachelor" are mildly irritating. It takes Michael five years to figure out dumping Leah was the totally wrong move. For such a smart guy, he's a little slow. And Leah, get over it already. If you still love Michael, and it seems obvious that you do, then just forgive him.

On top of his woman trouble, Michael has other trouble. Unbeknownst to him, an old enemy is gunning for him and that enemy plans to use Leah to get to Michael.