Thank you NetGalley, Blue Box Press, and the author for an eARC in exchange for an honest review.

I've never read a Larissa Ione book before. I didn't realize this was a standalone part of a larger universe, but I didn't feel too confused in terms of world-building. However, I couldn't connect with the characters as much as I'd hoped. I think it would have been slightly helpful if I had read the other books in terms of forming emotional bonds with the characters. Once I finished reading the book, I looked up the series. The vast cast of characters stretches over many books, so anyone who has read the series will be much more connected to the characters and the events in the book more influential. However, this isn't to say I didn't enjoy the story and the characters.

The premise of the book kept my interest the entire time. The action scenes were well-written and engaging. As I read, I felt like I was watching the OG supernatural shows, which warmed my heart. I enjoyed the government agency/sci-fi-esque attributes of the story. However, the writing, especially the dialogue, was a bit cheesy and repetitive at times, but it didn't take me out of the story.

The rivals to lovers and forbidden love tropes between the MMC, Logan, and the FMC, Eva, are well written. Their relationship is well-developed, so when the spice scenes occurred, I believed the feelings the characters possessed.

Overall, it was a quick read, and I couldn't put it down.

4/5 stars; 3/5 spice - spicy but nothing crazy.

Oh oh oh! Going to love this series to! But heck what not to love about her books! Eva is the face of the Aegis, when she’s selected to be in a trade with the DART she’s not happy, then she meets Logan!
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The Demonica world gets even larger as the children get their own stories, and the danger to them all becomes more than they were prepared for. An evil they all hoped was gone has resurfaced, and one of their own will become a danger to all of them
DART and the Aegis create a task force comprised of both agencies to foster a possible partnership. Eva is one of those agents. She thinks she is prepared for what her stay at DART requires of her, yet she is not prepared for Logan or what transpires next.
Logan has been hurt before and is wary of any interaction with human females, especially an Aegis that hates all demons. Their attraction is palpable and hard to deny, for both of them. But s..t hits the fan as it inevitably always does, and they must fight to keep her safe and stop the evil that has been set loose. Action pact, sexy and brutal, it's everything you could want from the next generation and of course the old.

This book was absolutely amazing!
Demons, angels, Horsemen of the Apocalypse, vampires, werewolves, shapeshifters…and humans, this book had them all. I was a little skeptical because I thought it would be too much for one book but I was wrong! Everyone fit in so well into the story and I couldn’t put down the book. Love the main characters- Eva and Logan, it was so easy to connect to them and watch their story and relationship unfold.
I am definitely looking forward to reading the next book in the series and also reading the other books by Larissa Ione, I heard they were just as good.
I would recommend this book if you like all things supernatural!
Thank you, NetGalley for providing me an ARC of Legacy of Temptation.

A new series from another series. In the beginning Alexandra Ivy recommends reading Azagoth and Reaper from the Demonica series. I have read both but decided to read both again prior to reading this since it has been awhile. This story is one disaster after another. It kept me on my toes. I couldn't wait to see what will happen next. Loved reading about the old characters and learning more about all their children. Without spoilers I do want to say there are some spots I did need tissues. And I did yell a lot at the author. This is a must read.

I needed this spark to go back to the Demonica series after 14 years!

Legacy of Temptation is a standalone in the new Demonica Birthright series by Larissa Ione. This series takes place after her Demonica and Horsemen series and is in the same world. I went into it basically with no background. I had read the first few books 14 years ago but remembered very little besides the basics. So much has changed!

This follows our heroine Eva, spokesperson and Guardian for The Aegis, the pro-human, anti-demon and supernatural agency. She's sent with a select contingent to visit with the Demon Activity Response Team (DART). In theory it's to learn to work together. In reality, it's to spy. There she meets Logan, the human appearing son of the Horseman known as Death. We follow along as they get to know each other, though they are both supremely against the other agency, and of course sparks follow.

There is so much information in this book. Not being super familiar with this world, and not remembering or yet meeting so many of the characters from the other series' books, there was a lot of catching up to do. That being said, I never got lost and stayed with the story. It was just a whole lot to wrap my head around, and so much happened! Ione has 16 years of this world's development, so it is extensive.

Overall, I really enjoyed this book and will continue it. I'll also go back to the other series when I have time and catch up, but it's a lot of books!

First let me start by saying I have the worst memory ever, it's a serious flaw of mine, so even though Larissa did a round up of who is whose kids, I honestly would've needed to takes notes while reading to remember so I really wished the book came with a family tree. So many amazing characters are part of this fabulous world, my failing memory just can't keep track of it all.

That being said, I really liked it! It was such a pleasure to dive back into this world I love so much and meet the newest generation! Honestly, it makes me want to reread all the original series.

I think Logan was a great choice for the first MMC to be featured. He was grounded, loveable and still had enough attitude to keep things interesting. He went through a lot over the course of this book and I was really surprised by the sheer amount of trauma Larissa dished out onto him.

Eva was also a great FMC and even now that the main plotline for this book is wrapped up, I feel like there's still more to her we haven't been told; I don't know, call it gut feeling!

The plot itself was action packed and the author did a really great job of keeping things moving while giving us a glimpse of every major player involved in the storyline.

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I have mixed opinions about this book. The writing was fantastic, and the plot line was well thought out and engrossing (Romeo and Juliet vibes, anyone?), with sound world building.

I loved the character development, watching the characters grow and mature as we get to know them better. I was hooked from page one, eager to find out what happens next.

However, I had a deep theological issue with the way that the heavenly creatures were presented, and I found it difficult to accept the behaviours the beings exhibited as natural.

Loved this book. This is the first book in a new spin off series, you get the background of the Horseman from the previous series so you don’t have to read that series to follow this book, they were given a chance to catch up in the beginning before the 2nd generation took over.
Amazing writing!!! I loved Logan and Eva.

I’m completely looking forward the rest of the series
I was given this arc for a review

I am a huge Demonica Series fan so when I saw the Larissa Ione was doing a spin off I jumped all over it. When I started this books we are thrown in 30 years after the finish of the last books and the world is pretty different as in the prior series Demon, Angels, Vampire ect were all hidden and now they are out, and we are now being introduced to the "children" of characters I feel in love within the Demonica series. In a world where everyone is immortal or have really long lives the fact that we are now meeting all the offspring is a little awkward but I am going with it cause I love this world.
While I loved diving back into the world it was a bit of a data dump of characters being introduced. I kept having to remind myself of names and who they were related too. It almost felt like I was missing stories and names were thrown around and I wasn't sure if I was supposed to know them or if they were new characters. I felt this distracted from the main story line and almost felt like Logan and Eva were back seats to the world building and over all Arc of the story instead of the focus on their love story and world happening behind them.
I really thought Eva was an interesting character and I found her openness and positive attuite help her navigate her integration into DART and the whole Demon world even though she was raised to believe all demons are bad. She was smart and brave she wasn't afraid to do the right thing. It made her an easy character to like.
:Logan was a little one dimensional and I didn't feel for him in the way I had fell in love with other characters in this series. His father was over the top dramatic and his mom was so bad ass and we kinda got a middle of the road MEh for him. I just couldn't really get into him.
That being said although the characters weren't my favorite, they were a good stepping point to introduce us to the new world and to set up the arc of Heaven's take over, the Lilith story line and end of the world ( again). We have so many protentional characters for future books it is hard to even know where to start. I can't wait to keep reading as this is really one of my favorite worlds..

I would not recommend this series unless you have a good grasp on the Demonica series - a read through of the family tree is a must as the names of all the kids and then remembering all the pairing was a lot. But if you LOVE epic battles, good vs evil, match up between heaven and hell where hell isn't always the bad place, and amazing love stories. Buckle up...this is series is going to be so good!

It seems like forever since we've had a new series from Ione, and I have to say it was well worth the wait. Last book that I loved this much of hers was Reaper. I still think about that book often. If this is how the whole series is going to be we are very lucky readers.
I went into this story not sure what I thought of it. Would it be another were they fight each other the whole time because of their differences, or would it be that they fall for each other too quickly. I'm happy to say that neither happened. Okay, some of that happened. They often spoke about what the each believed of each other, but I liked that even though they both believed differently they respected each other enough that they could act like adults.

I also worried what would happen to all the past characters of these kids. I was happy to remember that as supernatural's they are still alive and kicking.

Right away I enjoyed both Eva and Logan. I like how they clicked with each other even when they knew that they shouldn't. Even though Eva dislikes the demons she treats they well unlike most of the other people in her group.

So much happens within this story. First you kind of get a look at what's in for the supernatural's of the series and what they are up against. It's not just one thing either. They are being hit by all sides and will have to work together to come through it all.

Legacy of Temptation had so much happened in it that I want to talk about but feel it would ruin it for you guys. The story is very fast paced and moves. It moves so fact that I didn't want to put it down and ended up reading late into the night so I could finish it.

If you enjoyed the last two series of her that happened in the same world as these then you'll love this one. For me I would start in the beginning and read both the other series though. Yes, this story stands of its own but there are people who are brought up including Logan's family that you'll want their stories too. Not to worry ones you start reading you'll get lost in the series and won't stop until you are done with them all.

Rating: ⭐⭐


Overall Review (spoilers)

I think this book has a lot of potential, but overall the book just wasn’t for me. I didn’t like the whole grandmother sexually assaulting the grandson incest plot line, and since that was the start of the book, I am shocked I didn’t DNF’ed it. I like the concept of the four horsemen of the apocalypse and humans living on earth with demons, but I really couldn’t get past the incest plot line. Somethings should maybe just stay in people’s heads, you know? If you like dark dark romance with taboo topics, I guess this is for you?

Plot Rating: ⭐⭐

Spice Rating: 🌶️

Genre: fantasy, romance, fiction

Trigger Warnings: slurs, racism, sexual assault, rape

It was so good! Love the world building and war between two sides, also all the characters and their dynamic. Logan and Eva is so cute together! Also love the plot and all the actions, looking forward reading book 2!

Loved this book. Pervious characters were given a lead in this book before it was handed over to the next generation. Though this is the first in a new spin off series, it does give a hint to the back stories of the Horseman, so you are able to follow the story without reading the pervious books.
Wonderful writing, the world building and the emotion through out was also wonderful.

Greatly looking forward the rest of the series.

Legacy of Temptation-Book #1 Demonica Birthright

By Larissa Ione-I read all the books in the series-highly recommended!

Rating: 4.5/5 ⭐⭐⭐⭐ ½

📄Page Count: 392 kindle

Publication 2/6/24, Read 1/26/24

🙏🏾Thanks to NetGalley and Blue Box Press for this ARC💙 ! I voluntarily give my honest review and all opinions expressed are my own.

🤷🏾‍♀️What to Expect:

✔️ paranormal romance/fantasy
✔️enemies to lovers
✔️family drama
✔️ opposites attract
✔️forced proximity
✔️bad boy romance
✔️forbidden romance
✔️office romance

⚠️murder, mind invasion, sexual harassment

Summary: Eva is running for Chief Spokesperson for a global demon-slaying organization called the Aegi. She is tasked with spending two weeks in an exchange program with the Demon Activity Response Team (DART). Logan, son of the Horsemen of the Apocalypse known as Death, works for DART as a demon-fighting warrior with a hellhound named Cujo. When tragedy happens both must choose a side while fighting an attraction to each other. As the Aegi are hunted by a vengeance demon, Logan becomes Eva's protector as she is framed for murder.

The characters:

♀️ FMC Eva Tennant (28), both of her parents (Tessandra and Charles) are lawyers w/ a contract w/ the Aegi. Eva has been haunted by a nightmare demon that brings good fortune to everyone around her. Her Elder/mentor Maja Weso is the youngest in Aegi history, and she already "knows" Logan.

♂️ MMC Logan Thanatos (33), his mother Regan and father Thanatos are pregnant and he has a younger and more reclusive sister, Amber. His grandmother Lilith has been resurrected and reeking havoc.


🤔 My Thoughts:
There were a lot of characters to keep straight, so I recommend starting from book one of the Demonica series. It felt like I was at my high school reunion seeing friends I've not seen in twenty years. I read Reaper in 2019 and remember a little, but as LoT goes on I got more comfortable knowing who was who. Because of the world building and getting to know all the players, the romance between Eva and Logan took a back seat. It seemed like LoT was setting up for the books to come. There's plenty of action, gruesome kills, and kidnapping. The standouts, besides Eva and Logan, were Mace the hothead and Stryke the tech genius. Both were Logan's cousins who had a lot going on and made their presence known. Thanatos and Regan were so sweet together as well as Ares and Cara. After everything that happened in the Lords of Deliverance, they really are happy! I love this series and am so glad it's back. I can't wait for the coming books!

Logan is the son of the horseman of Death and has dedicated his life to fighting demons with DART(counterpart to the Aegis) Eva is part of the Aegis's media team and as a good PR stunt the two agency's do a six person exchange student sort of deal.
Everything goes to hell when one of the Aegis members kills two demon members of DART triggering another DART members vengeance demon which of course goes badly for a lot of people. In the midst of the Chaos though Eva finds she's not as racist against demons as she thought and things between her and Logan heat up.
If you loved the Demonica and Horsemen series' you will love this as it has all the vibes of the originals as well as appearances from some well loved characters to go with the fun new problems they've created.

I overall liked the story. I find the characters in this world interesting although it did get bogged down in some of the world building at times. I had to stop and reread a few things just to get it clear in my head.

With that said, I have read every book set in this world prior to this one, so I was very familiar with all of the characters in the story, all of the history that had happened previously and I still had moments trying to remember who was who and what happened because it’s been so long for me between those books and this one. And while this book could be read on its own. I would not recommend it. I think you need to have some of the backstory (a lot of the backstory to be honest) to really grasp this book and not feel completely lost. But that’s just my opinion. The author does note at the beginning that there are a couple of books previously that she recommended reading, I personally felt like I needed all of the knowledge from the previous books.

But I suppose that comes with the territory of a spin off series. I am really happy to be back in this world, now with all the kids. And while ultimately, I found myself liking this story, I’m very excited for the characters that were set up in this book, and for what’s to come.

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Logan and Eva are just Great together. I really liked how they were rivals turned lovers and how they both struggled separately and then together helped each other. They both had great character development. Logan learned truths about his family and Eva learned truths about The Aegis, the people she worked for. Overall seeing them heal on their own by being with each other at the end was just a great HEA.

Now for the big plot. I admit I was confused and it felt slow at the beginning, but that was it. It was slow because we needed to learn about this post-apocalyptic time. I had not read the previous books but the book made me understand the big picture all on its own. It just took a bit of time. Now I’m super curious about stryker’s story next!

Summary: Eva Tennant's demon-slaying job turns into a nightmare when a murder makes her a fugitive and puts a demonic target on her back. Logan, dedicated to fighting demons with DART, is ordered to protect her, despite his disdain for The Aegis. As an old enemy resurfaces, Eva and Logan find themselves giving in to temptation, even if it means sacrificing the things – and people – they love the most.

Pros:
🌟 3.5 stars rounded up for this demonic delight! "Legacy of Temptation" throws readers into a demon-infested world with intense action, office politics, and a love story hotter than hellfire.

😈 Fantastic worldbuilding creates a vivid backdrop for the demon-slaying shenanigans, making the book a playground for those who enjoy their paranormal adventures with a side of demonic chaos.

🔥 The intensity is off the charts! From office politics to romance, there's never a dull moment in this book. It's like a demonic rodeo, and you're in for the wild ride.

👹 While the romance has its hits and misses, the banter keeps things interesting. A bit of insta-love and attraction spice up the demonic drama, making it a guilty pleasure for paranormal romance enthusiasts.

Cons:
📚 If you're new to Larissa Ione's world, the spinoff might leave you a bit disoriented. But fear not, the book attempts to untangle the demonic web for newer readers – like an infernal guide through paranormal chaos.

💘 The romance might be a mixed bag, leaning towards insta-love at times. But hey, when you're battling demons, who has time for a slow burn?


🔮 In conclusion, "Legacy of Temptation" is a sizzling start to a spinoff series that plunges readers into a demon-filled universe. Larissa Ione, you've conjured up a tale that's equal parts demonic mayhem and romantic sparks. Bravo! 😈📚

Disclaimer: A demonic-sized thank you to NetGalley and Larissa Ione for this ARC. All opinions are as uniquely mine as a demon's favorite flavor of hellfire. 🔥📚

Thank You to Blue Box Press and Net Galley for the advanced copy. I leave this honest review of my own free will.

This is my first venture into the Demonica universe and I am so excited to read even more books in this Universe! This was a 5-star read for me.

I knew going in that there other books in this 'verse that I had not read, but I was not confused in the least about the world, characters, and where the story was headed. I LOVED the story of Logan and Eva. It was a well written, somewhat angsty, somewhat spicey, development of two amazing characters who fall in love during the approaching apocalypse.

I also was really enamored with how the 4 horseman, werewolves, vampires, and all manner of other creatures and humans lived and move throughout the world. Even having not read anything else in this 'verse, I thought the world building and character development were excellent.

Pardon me.....I'm off to grab more books in this world from Larissa Ione! Well done!