Review: reviewed by Redz World
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 07 13, 2014
I wasn't sure what to expect from Elle Boon, as a new (to me) author, but I shouldn't have been concerned.  Selena's Men has all sorts of things I liked - romance, sex hot enough to fry an egg, and a plot filled action and suspense. It didn't hurt that the author chose to set this book (and subsequent installments in the Ravens of War series) in a world where modern day man and the Greek pantheon live side by side.The premise of the story is simple.  Soldiers no longer needed by Zeus for their divine created purpose, were sent to Earth to live out their immortal existence in search of their mated - called the Fated.  Max and Malcolm, Ravens who also happen to be twins, have almost given up hope in finding their mate, and have the added stress of working tirelessly to locate the kidnapped daughter of the King of the Gods.  You'd think that the tale would be straightforward and boring, but I assure you it was nothing of the sort! There were enough twists and turns to make this an enjoyable read.  Even when I suspected where it was headed, the plot was engaging enough that I didn't mind at all.When writing in the ménage genre, it's so easy to fall into the trap of allowing the sex to be the main focus of the story. Ms. Boon made sure to craft characters that were relatable and riveting, and create a plot where, while there were some steamy sex, it was an enhancement to the overall tale, not the sole focus. Selena was the perfect heroine; intelligent, self assured, and successful in her career.  She wasn't in a place emotionally where she was looking for romance or a partner to share her life with, but it just made me love her all the more.  Max and Malcolm were all of those things as well, but beginning to show the wear and tear that occurs when you've lived centuries in search of an elusive mate.  I had a great time watching the story play out between the three of them, and found the sexual tension only added to the experience.Heck, I even liked the secondary characters!  Tamara, Selena's best friend and business partner, as a "take no prisoners" girl with a paranormal twist, and Rafe and Vin, two fellow Ravens, have the makings of a great second installment.  Elle Boon has a win on her hands with Selena's Men, and I can't wait to read more about the Ravens of War.Four Twinkling Stars