Legacy of Temptation is book 1 in the Demonica Birthright spin-off series. The story is set thirty years after the events of Reaper, with Logan the son of Thanatos who works for DART and Eva who works for the Aegis agency. Before I start this review, IMO this is not a standalone. There are so many past characters and mentions of different events and now their children that if you're not familiar with this world I believe it can be very confusing and take away from the enjoyment of the story. Now for me I loved this book from beginning to end. I loved seeing a lot of my favorite characters and what wonderful parents they are. I really liked Logan right away, but Eva took time for me to warm up to because she was a typical Aegis member and was brainwashed. They had a great connection and I feel Eva will be a great member of the family. There are so many loose ends that I can't wait for the next book.

4.5 -⭐⭐⭐⭐💫

"This is probably really stupid," he said against her mouth.
"Agreed." She grinned. "But it's gonna be fun."

Legacy of Temptation is the first novel in the Adult Paranormal Romance series, Demonica Birthright, which is a spin-off to the Demonica/Four Horsemen series. I HIGHLY recommend dabbling in that series to truly get the best experience while reading but it isn't necessary. Following the aftermath of a near Armageddon and the now co-mingling of a world with demons, angels, humans, and other supernaturals, we follow Eva and Logan. Eva works as the deputy spokesmen for The Aegis, a government organization meant to ensure all supernatural beings toe the line...or else. Logan, on the other hand, works for DART, their rival organization, and he also happens to be the son of one of the four horsemen of the Apocalypse. Their two teams are seeking to mend ways with a 2 week exchange program...until things take a turn for the worse and the realize the past is rising up again..sacrifices are inevitable but will it be their lives or the hearts?

Eva and Logan were it for me. I found Eva to be a level headed character who may have been brainwashed in many ways by the organization she works for but she has a capacity to listen and rationalize which I think was key. Logan plays into this confidence and determined character and together the steamy banter between these two is ON FIRE! The rivalry, the forced proximity as they seek to unravel what is happening and stop things has me devouring this in one sitting.

I also want to give a shout out to the nostalgia of this book. I adored seeing old characters from the previous series and also our beloved Cujo being back again (though I wanted more time with him to be honest). So much has changed over the thirty years and I loved unraveling the new family ties and connections.

This book continues the spice level I enjoyed in this series, around 3 spicy pepper out of 5 spicy pepper. The attraction between Logan and Eva is immediately but the angst between them was delicious! Spice begins around the 30% but don't let that make you feel comfortable with their romance being all settled. The spice itself is feral and detailed and I thought it was well done. The romance between these two progresses smoothly and while the charater do have the asine conflict towards the end, it is resolved quickly and it made sense in the grand sceheme of things.

In terms of story and world, I want to highlight again reading the previous books in the series gives you a lot more context of the world BUT Larissa does an excellent job providing context in the mean time. I felt the new generations world has a promising start and the looming overarching conflict is already piquing and has me VERY excited. The story here is an investigative one alongside a race against the clock. I felt so much for the characters here and it reminded me the stakes are high here. Throw in conflict among angels, old villains rising up, and animosity between species and you have a powder keg.

Overall I felt this was an excellent renewal of my love of this series and I immediately dove back into the original series (just finished book 4!). If you love gritty adult paranormal worlds with great spicy, sassy characters, and high steaks this series will be right up your alley!

Thank you Blue Box Press and Netgalley for this e-ARC!

Eva Tennant is the Deputy Spokesperson for the AEGIS organization. She has worked hard for this position and is looking forward to being promoted. She is told that she will be part of a two week exchange program with the Demon Activity Response Team, a group she feels are their enemies. While there, she meets and trains with Logan who is the son of one of the Horsemen of the Apocalypse, Death. Logan isn’t any happier working with her. An incident occurs in the cafeteria resulting in the death of a member of the DART group. Eva escapes, but is caught by Logan. Eva is blamed for the death and Logan is assigned to protect her because someone is taking out those AEGIS members involved in the murder of the Dart member. Old enemies surface and Logan as well as the other children of the Horsemen and Angels, must figure out how to defeat them. I loved this next gen story. I laughed, cried and at times, wanted to shake Eva. Both Logan and Eva have to work through preconceived notions of what each group represents. They soon realize that things are not always what they seem. There are many twists, turns, and revelations throughout this story. I can’t wait for the next books in the series.

I enjoyed this story so much. It was good to go back to this world and familiar characters, who now have families of their own, and we are now following the second generation.
Logan and Eva are on opposite sides of the supernatural divide, with both thinking that their side is the only right side. When they are tasked to work together, sparks fly even though they do not trust each other. When tragedy strikes, Eva has to turn to Logan for protection and to find a way to stop even more dire consequences.
This was action packed, with lots of twists and turns as we saw multiple POVs, and not just Logan's and Eva's.

This is the first in a new series set within the captivating Demonica universe. This novel weaves a thrilling tale of Eva Tennant, an ambitious demon-slayer from The Aegis, whose life takes an unexpected turn during a crucial exchange program with the rival agency DART. The storyline thickens with Logan, a demon fighter with a grudge against The Aegis, who finds himself reluctantly protecting Eva. Their journey is fraught with danger, betrayal, and an undeniable attraction that challenges their deepest beliefs. The dynamic blend of action, romance, and supernatural elements and the nuanced exploration of legacy and duty make this book a compelling read that sets a promising stage for the next generation in this enthralling saga.

Wow wow wow. I forgot what TRUE paranormal romance felt like. Personally Larissa Ione was one my OG demon romance writers and revisiting the Demonica world was so nostalgic even if this is the introduction to the newest generation. Although it’s a romance and the MMC and FMC getting together is a main plot point, it’s not THE main plot point. That’s exactly the style of romance I grew up reading and this felt like such a great blend of fantasy and romance in a modern read.

I will say that this universe has complex lore so although it’s a lot to understand, I think those that can suspend reality can easily make their way through the mystic and scientific within Ione’s world. There’s a preface to this novel since it is Ione’s “comeback”; she warns that not all happy endings are easy and she delivers. Twists and shocks abound and will keep you hooked.

With all that being said, I really enjoyed Logan and Eva’s journey to one another. Although it has the makings of enemies to lovers, these two are less enemies and more distrustful companions. The dual POV truly allows for readers to see the thought processes behind each of their decisions and makes for an easier read. The spice is spicy but if you love the apocalyptic, “will they save the world” type of mystery, then Legacy of Temptation is a wonderful addition.

Truly excited for the next installment. Thank you to Blue Box Press for a review copy.

I was excited to see Larissa Ione had a new book coming out in the Demonica series and it did not disappoint! In the Legacy series we are exploring the kids' lives (Logan in this one) from the original series about 30ish years from the ending of Reaper. I really enjoyed that we also got to see so many of the original characters as well. I will definitely be reading the next book when it comes out later this year.

Thank you Netgalley and Blue Box Press for providing a copy in exchange for an honest review.

3.5 stars. Legacy of Temptation is the first book in the Demonica Birthright series, a second generation series of the Demonica characters' kids' stories. This book was Eva and Logan's story. Eva works for Aegis in their PR department and is anti-demon, while Logan is half-demon and the son of one of the Four Horseman, Death. Eva is chosen to be in a exchange program between Aegis and the Demonic Activity Response Team. She goes to work at DART, along with her fellow-chosen colleagues, where she meets Logan, who works there as well. The two have an attraction when they meet, but things between the two organizations go horribly wrong. Eva finds out she has been wrong about demons and she and Logan must go on the run to save themselves and keep the world safe as well.

I enjoyed Eva and Logan's story. I liked them as characters and they seemed to be a good match. I wished there was more time with them getting to know each other and falling in love. I just felt like there was a little too much going on. I've read all of the Demonica books, although it's been several years since I've read them. So I was aware of the worldbuilding here, but things had changed since the last book I had read and now there are adult children of the characters I knew thrown into the mix. I just felt like there were a bit too many characters, not enough likeable characters at that, and the worldbuilding got a little confusing. I think I pretty much got the gist of it by the end, so hopefully the next book will have less of a learning curve for me as reader. This book was also a little bleak and seems like there may be a depressing future for the characters in this world. So hopefully that improves a little too. Still, I liked Eva and Logan together. Their romance had a bit of a Romeo and Juliet aspect and I hope they get to live happy lives together before the end of the world comes for them all.

*Complimentary ARC provided by the publisher via NetGalley for the purpose of an honest review.*

I think this book mentioned just about every offspring of all of our favorite couples throughout the Demonica & Lords of Deliverance series, and I cannot wait for this series to unfold. It also has callbacks to a lot of events throughout both series. Therefore, if you haven't read either series yet, this book could be a bit overwhelming. For a fuller experience, I'd highly recommend reading or brushing up on the entire history of the parental figures for a much more satisfying experience.

There was a lot going on in this first book, but I honestly didn't mind that the romance took a back seat to everything else happening all at once: the Aegis-D.A.R.T. exchange program, a rogue D.A.R.T. agent, a coup in heaven, and the Horsemen have to deal with a familiar enemy.

I was very fond of Logan's sister Amber and her special ability. I look forward to seeing her growth and maybe a special someone can help her with her anxiety and her gift. Next are Runa and Shade's hot sons—Blade and Rade. I felt a thrill when Thanatos armored up in front of the "kids". I thought, <I>Yup, Daddy's still got it</I>.

I noticed that I was kind of disinterested in Logan and Eva as a couple. Furthermore, I was expecting a lot more push and pull and heat since they're lovers on opposing sides, but instead they were a little boring. I thought the forced proximity would give us a lot more than it did, but it felt like whenever they were together for any period of time, Logan left her with other people: first at Limos's cookout he left her to talk to Kynan, then later at his place in Australia, he left her again to collect her clothes from her hotel room when he ran into Draven.

Another thing that fell a little flat was Logan's handling of the news about how his parents had really got together and how he was conceived. His reaction seemed so at odds with how kind he was portrayed. He threw a huge tantrum, and it surprised me that—for a 33-year-old—he wasn't more mature about it.

I realize it sounds as if I didn't enjoy this story, but that is not the case. There was so much going on to delight and excite, just not necessarily in the romance area. I don't want to say more and give anything away, but as a long time fan of all of Larissa Ione's books, LoT delivered on the familiar thrills, great characters and unexpected twists and turns. I'm already looking forward to the next book and hope it won't be too long of a wait.

Absolutely loved Logan and Eva's story. Logan needed, and deserved a strong, intelligent woman and he found the right one in Eva. The book was equal parts romantic, dramatic and terrifying, and the twists and turns kept me riveted!
I've been a fan of the Demonica world since the very first book and I'll keep coming back for every single one. Ms Ione is my favorite paranormal romance author and I can't get enough!
~Vicki Rose - Platinum Book Reviews

The next generation from the Demonica and Four Horseman are adults and entering the fray. Old foes are back to wreak havoc on everyone and new trouble is happening in heaven. I don’t think this new series will be as enjoyable if you haven’t read the earlier series because of older characters appearing. It’s a wonderful start and I’m interested to see where the next book takes us.

Here comes the time of the second generation
In the fantastic world that is Larissa Ione’s creation.
Our vampires, werewolves, angels and demons returned
To continue their story after the long years we yearned.

Familiar and new faces - some expected, others not –
Start a string of books that will surely hit the spot.
Besides the present, there is much to tell about the past,
To see what the characters lived through to get here at last.

Our first couple, Logan and Eva are a prime example,
As both experienced events that weren’t easy to handle.
Now they found each other, first to tempt and finally to love,
But until then, there are obstacles to come over and above.

This story is really a fresh start and a homecoming at once,
A wide range of feelings from happiness to choking lungs.
It is a very good launch to a journey most promising,
Already a 5 star read and it is just the beginning…

/I received a copy of this book from the publisher via NetGalley./

Ok first off, this book happens after all of the events in Reaper. Like 30 years later. It's the start of a brand new series in the world. And while it could be read as a standalone, I absolutely recommend reading that series!! Not only does it introduce this whole world to you, it is just a great series to begin with!! Eva Tennant, like everyone at The Aegis, hates demons. But she loves her job as Deputy Spokesperson for the global demon-slaying organization, and she’s excited to be in the running for Chief Spokesperson. All she has to do is not screw up the two-week exchange program with The Aegis’s rival agency, the Demon Activity Response Team. But things go horribly wrong when a murder turns her into a fugitive from justice and puts a demonic target on her back. Logan, son of the Horseman of the Apocalypse known as Death, has dedicated his life to fighting demons alongside his colleagues at DART. He loves fighting, females, and his pet hellhound, Cujo. What he doesn’t love is The Aegis, whose leadership attempted to slaughter him at birth. Understandably, he balks when he’s ordered to protect an Aegis Guardian responsible for the deaths of his friends. Really, he’d rather feed her to Cujo. But when an old enemy rises from the ashes, Eva and Logan find themselves giving into temptation even as they sacrifice the things…and people…they love the most.

First off, as a lover of the original series-I loved that we get to see the original couples a little bit! Logan is so much like his dad but with his mom's level headedness thrown in there. I wish he had been a bit more dramatic like his dad, but honestly it was nice to see parts of his mother mixed in there. Eva is definitely the typical Aegis agent, but she seemed to be slightly more stubborn about how she feels about their world. On a whole, I definitely enjoyed this story and will be reading all the rest when they come out! But the romance portion of it, well it just seemed like that was very slow going. Which is the only reason that I gave it 4 stars instead of 5. I didn't feel that for quite some time, but I still was sucked into the story and couldn't put it down!

Legacy of Temptation kicks off the Demonica Birthright series with a bang, introducing a fresh batch of demon-slaying characters. As the first book in this spinoff from the popular Demonica series, it brings in the next generation of protagonists.

The story revolves around Eva, a spunky Aegis Deputy Spokesperson, and Logan, the son of Death, injecting new life into the familiar Demonica universe. While I didn't connect with Eva as much as I hoped, the story makes up for it with a reunion of familiar faces from the original series, giving it a nostalgic touch.

Being the starting point of the Demonica Birthright series, Legacy of Temptation teases with the offspring of characters we know and love, promising exciting stories down the line. The world-building is solid, throwing in multiple 'villains' to keep the plot engaging and full of suspense.

This book manages to balance romance, humor, and action, making it a fun and immersive read. Emotional scenes are well-woven into the story, adding depth to the characters and their relationships.

As the kickoff to the Demonica Birthright series, Legacy of Temptation not only brings a compelling plot but also stirs up anticipation for what's next. With its mix of romance, humor, action, and emotion, it's a promising start that has me excited for more adventures in the Demonica Birthright universe. It's just the kind of read that rekindles the joy of paranormal romance.

What a thrill to be back in the Demonica universe again! I had started the Demonica series back when they were first published and had read up until the Four Horsemen. Life got in the way and I haven't revisited this world until now. I forgot how much I enjoy this author's universe that she has created and the characters in it. It was fun getting to see some of the characters from those first books again, and meet all the new ones. There is a lot that happens in Legacy of Temptation and its very fast paced in some ways as you move through the story. I was completely caught up in this world and all the characters and seeing how things would unravel and how Eva and Logan would resolve all the differences between them to find their way. I felt like Eva moves from believing all demons are evil to accepting and embracing a little quickly, but other than that I thoroughly enjoyed this world and this story. I'm not only looking forward to the next one in this new series about the next generation, but I'm planning to now go back and reread some of the earlier ones and catch up on the stories I missed before.

Thank you to Netgalley and Blue Box Press for sending me an eARC of this book in exchange for an honest review!

It was worth the wait. The 2nd Gen Demonica kids. A wild ride. I need .are Larrisa Ione.. my journey with her right was pleasure unbound..

Great job on this spin off. I'm ready for more

I have loved every single one of Larissa"s books. Incredibly written as always and wonderful characters. Can't wait for the next adventure.

Che dire questo libro mi ha conquistato subito dalla prima pagina e Larissa Ione si dimostra sempre la migliore nel suo modo di raccontare e di farti provare mille emozioni diverse dalle risate ma anche mi sono commossa ..la storia di Logan ed Eva è unica ,indimenticabile anche a distanza di giorni .Non vedo l ora di scoprire altro di alcuni personaggi e vedere cosa accadrà dopo .Larissa Ione sono una tua fan per sempre .Ovviamente consiglio questa storia .Ringrazio Netgalley per la copia gratuita per la recensione.

Legacy of Temptation starts a new Demonica spin-off series, Demonica Birthright. I’ve been reading these books since they first began to appear 16 years ago, and although this one has a 30-year time-jump, the complex world and the characters are the same, and everything felt familiar.

The premise is the same too: humans still hate and mistrust demons, and at the centre of the hatred and misinformation is the Aegis agency. It felt a bit dated—haven’t they learned anything in thirty years?—but the plot that was based on the hatred worked fine.

Demons have their own agency, DART, for fighting evil demons. An exchange program between the two brings humans in the middle of demons, and things don’t go well. The focus is on Logan, the son of one of the four horsemen, Thanatos, and Eva, a spokesperson for the Aegis. She’s the typical brainwashed hater that the series has introduced before, difficult to like at first, but with demon trouble of her own. And she does change in the end. Logan is the typical hothead hero with a good heart.

A romance happens, sort of. The two barely interact during the first third of the book, and right after things start to warm up, the plot takes a turn that basically ruins the chances for any romance. Logan and Eva spend most of the book apart, dealing with their own family dramas and other emergencies, and the romance is very much like an afterthought. The spicy scenes are stolen moments in the middle of drama, sex for sex’s sake, and they don’t feel very romantic. It’s not the emotional rollercoaster of the earlier books, but love is declared and a happy ending is had, so I guess it’s a romance.

But the book is full of supernatural action of other kind. Lilith is on the loose, causing trouble for Logan. A demon colleague of his is about to turn permanently evil, and the hunt for him is on too. And there’s trouble brewing in heaven, with different point of view characters. It makes for an exciting book, but it also feels like a setup for the series to come. There will be interesting action. I hope there will be better romances too.

Readers, hold onto your hats, keep your hands and legs inside the book at all times and fasten your seatbelts. Things are about to get crazy! Holy goodness this is a wild ride!

The Demonica series has always been a favorite of mine. I love this “no rules” world of demons, debauchery, and deviousness. Where the battle between Good vs Evil is not always in a straight line. Where choices have consequences deadlier than you can imagine. And where love blooms in the most unusual of places.

Which is why I am SO excited to read about the second generation of Demonica Kids! The series begins three decades after the events that happened in Reaper (Demonica #19). So, you absolutely can reread Reaper before tackling Legacy of Temptation, but it’s not absolutely necessary. There may, however, be some spoiler-y things if you don’t, but when I discovered them, I just thought they were fun surprises that just added to the magic of the story.

In Legacy of Temptation, the world is definitely a different place and a lot of things have happened. Some good, some bad and some really, really, REALLY bad. So bad, in fact, that the Aegis (a mostly human demon-hating organization) embarks on an exchange program with the Demon Activity Response Team (Demons/Angels/Otherworldlies fighting against baddie demons and otherworldlies) to help each other learn techniques to help take down scary bad demons. It’s more of a PR stunt than anything. Don’t want to alarm the humans on how dangerous the threats to the world are. Things are literally going to hell in a handbasket, and that’s on a good day. Unfortunately, it’s about to get a whole lot worse.

No one gets out unscathed.

Oh my GOODNESS! I read this book in less than 24 hours. It’s unputdownable! Brilliant world building. Diverse characters. So many WTF moments!

If you thought Larissa Ione was pulling her punches in previous books, she sure the hell isn’t now!

An absolutely exciting, amazing, funny, unpredictable, explosive, grief-inducing, crazy wild story full of action, danger and so much more! I HIGHLY recommend Legacy of Temptation and the entire Demonica series!