While on temporary assignment to South Korea in 1966, Major Ace Cabot meets Lily Reed, a Department of Army civilian at Eighth Army Headquarters. A high-potential career officer, Ace knows he should resist the temptation of any woman, but Lily stirs feelings he can't ignore. She's a firm supporter of the budding women's lib movement with no room in her plans for any man. No matter how captivating his smile. In an uncertain time, yielding to temptation changes both lives forever.