The best romantic novels are the ones that go beyond the genre. It means that while the main narrative of a romance novel may be the story of love between the main characters, there has to be much more. Extra plot layers, a strong sense of place, antagonists, secondary characters. This story is told from the point of view of both major characters, a hero and heroine who have other interests beyond just their love for each other.This story is set in Abuja, Nigeria at a time of turmoil in the country's financial environment as several institutions were overhauled. Michael is the chief Executive of a conglomerate listed on the stock exchange. Sandra finds a job in a foremost oil company. Other characters in the book include industrialists, bankers, stockbrokers, and many more. Several themes run through the plot including cross-cultural romance and marrying socially upwards. On the business angle, share price manipulation, margin trading and high powered business acquisitions form the subplot of the book, Heal my heart.