Josie Carter Fakes Valentine Day

by Jordan Riley

134 pages, Kindle Edition

Expected publication February 2, 2026

Reviews

[Ella Noellee · Rating 4 out of 5]

⭐️4

This was a sweet Valentines novella!🩷
I liked getting to know Tanner and Josie, I like how he supported her and, lovingly, encouraged her to be herself around her friends and tell the truth. I loved the way it portrayed truth and the importance of it. The proposal was also so sweet, I loved how Tanner also included Charlotte🥹

tropes:
🩷friends to lovers
🩷one bed
🩷workplace romance
🩷small town
🩷faith themes
🩷fake dating
🩷Valentines Day novella
🩷dual pov

CONTENT:
- kisses only (closed door)
- no language

[Shea Whitley · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a sweet and quick Valentines read! I am a sucker for the friends-to-lovers trope and this gave me exactly that. ☺️
I always find it so precious when we get to experience not just how she feels about him but also what he thinks about her before they start telling each other how they both feel.
I do wish I had a better idea of the characters’ physical features, just so I had a more rounded picture of who they were and what they looked like, but it is always fun to be able to create your own picture in your own head.
A sweet, fun, and quick read! 🩷

[kenzie · Rating 4 out of 5]

absolutely loved this book! was such a sweet read 💞

watching their relationship grow and how Tanner was encouraging her to reflect Christ and her faith to her friends was so amazing

love their relationship so much, and the ending was so sweet 😭🫶🏼

was blessed to be given an arc of this book :)

[Randi Sampson · Rating 5 out of 5]

Oh, what a sweet Valentine's Day romance this was! First off, Josie and Tanner were the cutest together. Right away I loved the dynamic between them... they were best friends and coworkers, but there was definitely an undeniable chemistry between them, and I couldn't help but enjoy their flirty banter, even before that cross that line from friendship into more. And when they do? Even better! Seriously, I couldn't get enough of these two. More than that though, if you have ever felt like you had to hide parts of yourself and what you believe to be accepted in your friendships, this book is one you'll want to check out as Josie's story goes beyond just your typical fake dating. I loved this message of faith and once again the imperfect characters that Jordan Riley always delivers. This was a quick read, easily read in just a sitting or two, but it was packed full of faith and swoon (with a few brief appearances from some characters that fans may recognize). If you're looking for a faith-filled Valentine's Day romance, this is one not to be missed!

Josie Carter Fakes Valentine's Day is a Christian romance with kisses only and no language. There is a bit of innuendo/mentions of sex from a biblical perspective. This is the first book in the Valentine's Ever After series. This is a multi-author series of Valentine's Day novellas and can be enjoyed as standalones.

**ARC received for consideration. All opinions are my own.

[Tori Conkle · Rating 5 out of 5]

Josie Carters fakes Valentine’s Day.

This book is so CUTE! Josie and Tanner their banter is so funny! They definitely love each other and don’t want to ruin their friendship. Tanner saves Josie from her mess she had gotten herself into. Throughout the trip they start to realize how real their feelings are for each other. He helps her realize she isn’t being her real self around her friends. Tanner just wants the best for her and for Josie to be the best version of herself. The Josie he knows. When Josie comes to that realization when she is around her friends she isn’t her best self and causes to be sinful and not let God’s light shine it might not the be the best situation for her.


I won’t go into everything to keep from spoiling the book.


This isn’t a cookie cutter book. This is definitely a gritty book. Although has Christian faith and the characters learn from their mistakes.


Trigger warnings:

Drug addiction is mentioned.

Josie and Tanner do share a bed which they know is wrong.

❗️There be redemption in that later.❗️

The author talked to me before I read the book because I had questions. She helped me decide if the book was right for me!

Jordan was so graceful and never made me feel like I was being annoying.

[Summer Powers · Rating 4 out of 5]

♡Josie Carter Fakes Valentine’s Day♡

My review:
Yet another amazing book from Jordan! I didn’t think I’d have time to read this, but as usual I started one of her books and finished it within a day! This is the perfect novella for Valentine’s Day! Tanner and Josie were so sweet! Their friendship was already so sweet and then it just got better! I loved the fake dating and one bed tropes! Some of my favorite tropes, written by one of my favorite authors! I loved seeing Tanner stand up for Josie around her friends and encouraging her and guiding her through how they treated her. I loved seeing Kayce and Wrenley again! And getting to meet Callie and Mitch! This was such a sweet and short read, perfect for getting in the Valentine’s mood!

Ratings:
•4⭐️
•Spice: none (a few passionate kisses. MC’s share a bed, but remain fully clothed.)
•Language: none
•TW/CW: Drug abuse mentioned. MC takes guardianship of younger sibling. Rude friends.

🍓friends to lovers
🤍fake dating
🍓one bed
🤍workplace romance
🍓forced proximity
🤍 Valentine’s Day
🍓small town
🤍slow burn
🍓snowy cabin

[Allison Burnett · Rating 5 out of 5]

This novella was the CUTEST! 🥹🩷Jordan Riley did it again with this sweet, clean romance! I loved watching Tanner and Josie’s friendship turn into something more—it gave me all the cozy feels. My only complaint? It was way too short and I wanted MORE! 😭 You won’t want to miss this adorable Valentine’s Day novella dropping February 2nd! 💌

[Deanna Kauffman · Rating 5 out of 5]

What a cute Valentine's Day novella!! 😍 I enjoyed the friendship between Tanner and Josie that blossomed into something more. I appreciate the gentleness from Tanner when discussing Josie's friendships with her and how he helped with that. Overall, it was a very fun and easy read! Love it! Jordan Riley did great again! ❤️

[Felicia Gilbert · Rating 5 out of 5]

Y’all need to read this one! I love the way Tanner treats Josie! This book had me giggling and kicking my feet! I LOVED the banter! I want more of them!! 1000/10 stars from me!💕

Be sure to pre-order, it comes out Feb 2nd!💌

[Meggs · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love everything that Jordan writes! This was easily a one sitting read for me! Friends to lovers will always be one of my favorite tropes... I can't wait to read more of Jordan's books!