Integrity. Service before self. Excellence in all things. The U.S. Air Force core values matter to Second Lieutenant Harris Mitchell, out and proud since the military ditched its "don't ask, don't tell" policy. But though the Air Force may be gay friendly, Harris isn't so sure about his demanding new boss, Brigadier General Seamus O'Neill-unit commander, cargo pilot, perfectionist, infidel-hiding behind bluster, a magnificent mustache, and a secret. Harris is certain that General O'Neill hates him. So what's a lieutenant supposed to do when he discovers that he's fallen in love?