Dirty Secrets & Fake Vows: A steamy enemies-to-lovers billionaire romance.

by Amy Beck

He’s the last man I should want—and the only one who makes me forget how to breathe.

I never planned to fall for Damon Lockhart.

The billionaire who nearly destroyed me is the last man I should trust.

But then he slipped a ring on my finger and dragged me into his world of lies.

Fake engagement.

Shared penthouse.

One bed.

It was supposed to be business...

But Damon doesn’t kiss like a businessman.

He kisses like he’s starving—like every touch is a promise to break me in half.

And I let him.

Somewhere between the lies and the nights tangled in his sheets, I forget to hate him.
I start to love him.

But enemies don’t get happy endings.

Because the secret I’m keeping could shatter everything—his empire, his trust, and the dangerous, beautiful way he worships me.


💋 What you’ll

A dangerous, possessive billionaire who’ll burn the world for her

A fake engagement that feels way too real

Enemies-to-lovers tension that explodes into heat

Heartbreak, obsession, and the kind of love that ruins you

A jaw-dropping secret that changes everything

For fans of Ana Huang, Ivy Smoak, and Lauren Asher.

451 pages, Kindle Edition

Published October 23, 2025

Reviews

[Katie Lowe · Rating 4 out of 5]

"The story of Damon and Aria shows just how much our past hurts can influence our futures. Their shared experiences showed that people from different backgrounds can come together for common goals.

I loved the spice and heartfelt conversations. The ""family"" made up by lifelong best friends built a foundation for success "

🌶️🌶️🌶️

[Linda M · Rating 4 out of 5]

5.0 For Story and Characters; 3.5 For Editing

I actually read “Fake Engagement, Real Temptation: A Steamy Billionaire Best Friends to Lovers Romance (Dangerous Vows), Book 2” about Julian Cross and Emily Baker first because it was a suggested read by one of my favorite authors. Since I Loved it I was looking for another Amy Beck book.

Dirty Secrets & Fake Vows was another steamy read with strong character chemistry and a believable storyline that was easy to get into. I felt the anger, heartbreak, short-lived happiness, sadness that wet my eyes, etc. come across the page. Loved Julian character in “Fake Engagement“, but thought he was a real jerk here but this book wasn’t about him. Definitely recommend reading this though and can’t wait for Book 3 if there is one

Now about the editing, which got frustrating at times. I don’t know if there was a prequel to this book and I missed the whole Aria documentary trying to destroy Damon part and the contract conception through acceptance by Aria or if the author was trying to add parts throughout the book to explain it but it would have made more sense to me if I understood the real premise to the storyline at the beginning. Repeats throughout the book were not significant but obvious. Conversation misquoted and written as a paragraph instead of each character’s comments separately caught me several times having to reread a part to comprehend who was saying what But loved the story and characters and would still recommend to read

[Shannon Binegar-Foster · Rating 5 out of 5]

She tore his reputation to shreds with her documentary, now she is his fake fiancé. The main goal…help him obtain the financial backing for his project. The risk…chemistry and passion leading to feelings which were not part of the contract. I absolutely loved this story. I loved how Aria and Damon worked through their issues. I loved the dynamic between Damon and his friends. There was the added element of sabotage and secrets all wrapped up with steamy passion and a HEA ending. Looking forward to Julian’s story next. I voluntarily reviewed an Advanced Reader Copy of this book provided by booksprout.

[Christina Knox · Rating 4 out of 5]

Dirty Secret and Fake Vows

A great enemies to lovers/ fake relationship!
Aria was trying to help fix Damon's reputation that she damaged!
A fake relationship turns to more! Of course it does! They think the worst of each other until they don't! They both don't think they deserve happiness or anything long term.
But also the twists and turns!!! How they have to navigate it together!
I do love the dynamic between Damon and his friends (family) and can't wait for another book!!

I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.

I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Sharon Dubuque · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great story!

Damon was a billionaire.he and his army buddies owned the company. Damon needed a big investment so he hired , Aria to be his fake wife. She, after all was the one who wrote a documentary on him, painting him in a bad way. Damon told her she was to get to know him for real. Aria was wrong on her opinion and was going to prove it to him, she was falling for him, and he for her. There were people that were trying to take them down and they had to find who…now torn apart.

[PurpleLadi · Rating 4 out of 5]

Dirty Secrets and Fake Vows, by Amy Beck was full of intrigue, manipulation, and heat. I was at the edge of my seat, trying to guess who was out to get Damon. I knew it wasn't Aria, because she was just an unfortunate pawn who played right into the masterminds hands. Everyone else was suspect, because whoever it was had to be someone close to Demon.

I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Debdutch · Rating 4 out of 5]

“Dirty Secrets & Fake Vows” by Amy Beck
-A sizzling enemies-to-lovers romance wrapped in deceit, danger, and desire.  I received a free copy and am voluntarily sharing my honest thoughts.
Damon Lockhart’s world of wealth hides a web of manipulation that keeps you guessing.  Aria’s journey from pawn to partner brings emotional depth as her feelings change and develop.
Steamy, suspenseful, and addictive.

[Rita · Rating 4 out of 5]

A classic enemies to lovers story. Damon is a wealthy businessman and needs a fiancée to help him with a project. Aria has already damaged his reputation so who better than her to help him regain trust from his business associates. However, neither of them expect the chemistry between them to complicate things. What starts off as a fake arrangement soon develops into something very passionate and very real. Some twists and turns in this story as these two try and navigate a future together.

[L KQ · Rating 5 out of 5]

Between Them

Damon and Aria embark on a marriage of convenience but someone wants them to fail. The story itself was interesting and the characters engaging. It was an added bonus that the chemistry between Aria and Damon could not be resisted. I absolutely loved the plot and how it all came together. What a great read!.

I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Kandiemarie · Rating 5 out of 5]

I was unsure what I was heading into when I started reading this book but the further I got in to it I couldn't back out of it. To be honest I don't think I would have even if I could have. It's an amazing story from start to finish and I don't regret anything. Amy Beck drew me in and I enjoyed every minute of it. Highly recommend reading and I can't wait to read the next book from Beck.

I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Barbara · Rating 5 out of 5]

Amy's romance books are ALWAYS TOP NOTCH and AMAZING to read and OMG this is one HOT page turner of a romance story. Be prepared to have this heat things up. I really LOVED this romance book and what's even better that it's by Amy who is an author I really think has a wonderful talent at writing engaging romance books.

[Frances Packingham · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was a good book. Aria and Damon have some very different backgrounds and opinions on a lot of things. She definitely brings out the crazy in him in the beginning. And then they make each other better people. What they do for the veterans is awesome. I was with her when she was amazed at everything he did for her and I felt for both of them near the end of the book. Definitely worth the read!

[Canadiansweety_85 · Rating 4 out of 5]

I loved this book- Aria and Damon and up being a little different than either one of them expect … and their fake engagement/ marriage turns into something real —- and both of them thought that they didn’t deserve love or the long term … it was interesting seeing all the ups and downs… and the way they grew to know and love each other

[Barbara · Rating 4 out of 5]

This story is steamy for sure so you may want to have a fan ready. Damon and Aria start out as fake after her documentary threatened to ruin his reputation and business. Now they’re playing a part. The lesson? Things aren’t always as they seem and people aren’t always who you think they are. In the end, they’re fighting for what matters most.

[Julie Juhl · Rating 4 out of 5]

Dirty Secrets & Fake Vows by Amy Beck.

Aria and Damon's story is a hot enemies to lovers romance. Their story has some twists and turns, drama and steamy hot romance. I enjoyed reading their story.

I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Amber · Rating 4 out of 5]

I love the way Amy developed the relationship between the MMC and FMC. The enemy to lovers was well done. However, if Aria wasn't the one out to get Damon, it had to be someone close to him. This story had just a bit of spice not too much but was well placed.

[Amanda Abbott · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved Dirty Secrets and Fake Vows! The fake engagement and enemies-to-lovers tropes were done so well, and Aria and Damon had amazing chemistry from start to finish. Their banter, tension, and emotional moments kept me hooked the whole time. Such a fun and addictive romance read!

[Sammye · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is an intriguing, enemies to lovers, story full of drama and danger. It’s steamy and engaging. I enjoyed Damon and Aria’s story from start to finish. Well worth reading.

[Michelle Heath · Rating 5 out of 5]

Love Damian & Aria’s love story. Enjoy the book & story itself.

[Laura Moncrief · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved this book!! I laughed, I cried, I was frustrated, and I was happy. I love the relationship between Damon and Aria!!! This author makes the relationships real. She shows the doubt and misery we feel when we think someone has lifted to us. She also shows the redeeming qualities in characters you might not expect. I don’t know if this book is part of a series, but I would absolutely love to see more of these characters!!! Highly Recommend!!!

[Nate · Rating 4 out of 5]

I liked dirty secrets and fake vows which was Damon and Aria’s story. It was an interesting read. I received an early copy via bs. And voluntarily leaving this review.