Finding Glory

The unusual premise of the third Home to Glory contemporary (after Unfaded Glory), set in tiny, insular Glory, Kan., is undermined by a poorly contrived climax and the juvenile behavior of the heroine. After Gina Townsend's sister dies from a drug overdose, Gina swears to give her six-year-old niece, Amanda, a good and happy life, even if it means setting aside her pride and going after Reed Hollingsworth, Amanda's father and Gina's longtime crush, for much-needed child support. Reed had no idea he was a father until the child support lawsuit landed on him; now he will do anything to be part of Amanda's life, even if it means making peace with one of the women he blames for keeping him from her. To Reed and Gina's mutual shock, the judge%E2%80%94a friend of Gina's conniving grandmother%E2%80%94suggests that they get married to provide a stable home. The two are forced to set aside their differences and face their fears, and soon the modern-day arranged marriage becomes something more intimate. The main characters overindulge in hysterics, and Arden has a too-immediate fix for every problem, but fans of witty romance will appreciate the catchy and humorous dialogue. (June)