Based on the compelling book Fake by Stephanie Wood, the TV series "虚情假意" tells the story of Birdie Bell (played by Asher Keddie), a writer for a magazine who believes she has discovered her ideal partner in Joe Burt (portrayed by David Wenham), a wealthy farmer she meets online. However, as their romance deepens, Birdie struggles with conflicting feelings about Joe's charm and her gut feeling that he may not be as genuine as he appears.