She's his superior officer, he's just a lowly recruit... Does love conquer rank? When bear shifter Eric joins the newly formed Alpha Squad, a joint human/shifter taskforce, he fears it's all just a waste of time. It's all the work of a politician trying to make a name for himself; Eric is sure of it. That is until he meets his training officer; Major Janine Williams... The squad may just be a farce, but her presence alone is enough to keep him on base and on task. For her, he'll give the squad a real shot. If only the feeling was mutual... Janine did not want to be the one to lead Alpha Squad; neither did any of her male colleagues. When the on-base general orders her to let the squad fail during boot camp training itself, her worst fears are confirmed. Worse still, she can't stop thinking about one of her recruits. Dating someone under her command is the last thing she needs. Alpha Squad's future hangs in the balance; as does Janine's hard-fought military career. Boot camp has only just begun...