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Apartment 402 #1
Cross the Line
Two disgraced cops. One apartment. Zero escape from each other.
Toronto's golden boy just became Toronto's disgrace. Detective Ryan Carlson's career is in pieces, and the Service has handed him a punishment dressed up as six months sharing a desk, a station, and a too-small apartment with Detective Luke Hawley... the cold, dangerous officer everyone calls the Bear.
Ryan has never let himself want a man like this. Luke has never been the one anyone stayed for. Two disgraced cops. One forced partnership. One slow-burning line between hating each other and something neither of them is ready to name.
Cross the Line is the first volume of the contemporary M/M slow-burn series Apartment 402. Forced proximity, enemies-to-lovers, bi awakening, hurt/comfort.
Toronto's golden boy just became Toronto's disgrace. Detective Ryan Carlson's career is in pieces, and the Service has handed him a punishment dressed up as six months sharing a desk, a station, and a too-small apartment with Detective Luke Hawley... the cold, dangerous officer everyone calls the Bear.
Ryan has never let himself want a man like this. Luke has never been the one anyone stayed for. Two disgraced cops. One forced partnership. One slow-burning line between hating each other and something neither of them is ready to name.
Cross the Line is the first volume of the contemporary M/M slow-burn series Apartment 402. Forced proximity, enemies-to-lovers, bi awakening, hurt/comfort.
191 pages, Kindle Edition
Published May 28, 2026
About the author
Remy Grayson
10 books10 followersRemy Grayson writes the kind of slow-burn M/M romance where the longing does most of the talking: quiet men, careful hands, and the moment everything finally tips. Writing from a sunlit corner of Montreal (and yes, the snow counts as scenery half the year), Remy is here for the soft landings and the love that stays.
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July 30, 2026
8/10 Двох балуваних детективів селять в державну хату, щоб вони якось перевиховували один одного. Вже нереалістично/непогано, еге ж?🙂↕️😏 Так от вони дорослі, за 30, що теж цікаво) Не дуж тут те, що це три частини, я не люблю таке, змушують мене одразу читати другу, бо перша цікаво закінчилась, ЗВІСНО Ж!!!
June 13, 2026
i received an ARC from the author via booksprout & this review only contains MY honest thoughts and feelings about this book.💐
forced proximity, 'enemies' to lovers, hurt/ comfort, mild grump x sunshine vibes AND slow burn, are SOME of the tropes you'll find in this book and trust me when i tell you that it will not disappoint.😭
I LOVED IT!
the characters are kind of exactly what you would find in any cop books, but i liked them so much!! they were super cute, i loved the ways they defended each other. i need to read more of them and about them and get all the details of their past!
plot wise, it was very interesting, it never got boring and the possibilities for the outcome are varied so it will keep you on your toes for sure!
!WARNING! for my impatient friends: this book is part of a trilogy, book one is left on a cliffhanger, i would suggest you wait until all books are out before reading!!✨
book two cannot come fast enough, we were left in a HUGE cliffhanger and i can't wait for august for book two to be released!!🖤 thank you ms. remy for this wonderful book!
ps. that cover is sooooo good.
forced proximity, 'enemies' to lovers, hurt/ comfort, mild grump x sunshine vibes AND slow burn, are SOME of the tropes you'll find in this book and trust me when i tell you that it will not disappoint.😭
I LOVED IT!
the characters are kind of exactly what you would find in any cop books, but i liked them so much!! they were super cute, i loved the ways they defended each other. i need to read more of them and about them and get all the details of their past!
plot wise, it was very interesting, it never got boring and the possibilities for the outcome are varied so it will keep you on your toes for sure!
!WARNING! for my impatient friends: this book is part of a trilogy, book one is left on a cliffhanger, i would suggest you wait until all books are out before reading!!✨
book two cannot come fast enough, we were left in a HUGE cliffhanger and i can't wait for august for book two to be released!!🖤 thank you ms. remy for this wonderful book!
ps. that cover is sooooo good.
September 3, 2026
It was kind of boring and really repetitive. No romance at all. Like none! I need romance in these books! They kissed at like 98%! I also didn’t like that it was dual pov and Luke got 2 chapters! The rest was Ryan. Just do one POV at this point. I’m twin chapters into the 2nd book and so far it’s still just Ryan’s pov! I want more of Luke’s.
May 31, 2026
Book ended in the middle of the story. I hate this. I will not read book 2 a warning would’ve been nice.
July 8, 2026
4.5 stars
This was an extremely slow burn like last minute a little heat but I didn’t mind that because it absolutely was worth the wait! This story is about Ryan and Luke both who are in trouble with their department
Ryan was transferred to 51 because they thought he leaked information which blew up a year long case
Luke known as the bear is a lone wolf who went against department procedures so they both are forced into this program they are partners and they both have to live together and if this doesn’t work they are both fired
At the beginning Luke absolutely does not like Ryan he thinks he’s just a pretty boy all flash no subastance but he slowly sees that what Ryan provides the job is an asset
Ryan tries to get to know Luke as much as he can but he’s closed off not knowing the information from 51 he doesn’t know what happened to Luke yet
Slowly but surely feelings start to develop on both sides just acknowledgment that they both see each other differently
When an informant from 52 Ryan’s old precinct is almost beaten to death he has to return to his old stomping grounds but with Luke with him
Ryan can see what’s happening to him they are trying to set him up again but like Luke told him they are partners he’s not alone this time
When Ryan is put on desk duty until the 3 of them figure out exactly what’s going on Ryan panics because it’s happening all over again and Luke tries to calm him down from his panic
Their kiss was worth the wait it was what both of them wanted but Ryan panicked I do like that this is a continuing story I just hope they get some sort of happy ending in book 2!
This was an extremely slow burn like last minute a little heat but I didn’t mind that because it absolutely was worth the wait! This story is about Ryan and Luke both who are in trouble with their department
Ryan was transferred to 51 because they thought he leaked information which blew up a year long case
Luke known as the bear is a lone wolf who went against department procedures so they both are forced into this program they are partners and they both have to live together and if this doesn’t work they are both fired
At the beginning Luke absolutely does not like Ryan he thinks he’s just a pretty boy all flash no subastance but he slowly sees that what Ryan provides the job is an asset
Ryan tries to get to know Luke as much as he can but he’s closed off not knowing the information from 51 he doesn’t know what happened to Luke yet
Slowly but surely feelings start to develop on both sides just acknowledgment that they both see each other differently
When an informant from 52 Ryan’s old precinct is almost beaten to death he has to return to his old stomping grounds but with Luke with him
Ryan can see what’s happening to him they are trying to set him up again but like Luke told him they are partners he’s not alone this time
When Ryan is put on desk duty until the 3 of them figure out exactly what’s going on Ryan panics because it’s happening all over again and Luke tries to calm him down from his panic
Their kiss was worth the wait it was what both of them wanted but Ryan panicked I do like that this is a continuing story I just hope they get some sort of happy ending in book 2!
June 13, 2026
Ryan and Luke are both detectives who don't fit into what is expected from them in their job. They are forced to become partners, including living in the same apartment. Ryan's downfall in the previous department soon shows itself to be something totally different, with him having been set up to take the fall for some very corrupt colleagues. Luke never wanted a partner, but becomes determined to help Ryan. The story ends on quite the cliffhanger, but as the author has promised rapid release of the rest of the series I hope I don't have to wait too long.
Ryan in particular is an unexpectedly sympathetic character who deserves better things, so I'm curious how Luke will be helping him achieve this.
Thanks for the advance copy via Booksprout, I am happy to leave a voluntary review.
Ryan in particular is an unexpectedly sympathetic character who deserves better things, so I'm curious how Luke will be helping him achieve this.
Thanks for the advance copy via Booksprout, I am happy to leave a voluntary review.
July 6, 2026
Book 1 of Apartment 402. And a FANtastic start it is! Look forward to more from this world.
'Six months to prove they can work as a unit. Or both their careers are over. Ryan's never let himself want a man like this. Luke's never been the one anyone stayed for.'
The characters were very likeable and complicated and complex and absolutely perfect together. Plot was intriguing and intense and well paced. World building was excellent and expertly drawn. Thoroughly enjoyed and highly recommend!
Grab a copy, kick back and enjoy the read!.
I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
'Six months to prove they can work as a unit. Or both their careers are over. Ryan's never let himself want a man like this. Luke's never been the one anyone stayed for.'
The characters were very likeable and complicated and complex and absolutely perfect together. Plot was intriguing and intense and well paced. World building was excellent and expertly drawn. Thoroughly enjoyed and highly recommend!
Grab a copy, kick back and enjoy the read!.
I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
August 24, 2026
This is the first book by this author that I've read. The only reason I didn't give it 5 stars is that evidently this is a trilogy and I have to actually WAIT for the resolution of the plot and the characters. EEK!
No. Really, I liked the book a lot. The characters were well delineated and the plot is also very well done. I am seriously looking forward to the next book.
I do recommend this to others.
No. Really, I liked the book a lot. The characters were well delineated and the plot is also very well done. I am seriously looking forward to the next book.
I do recommend this to others.
July 5, 2026
I loved Ryan and Luke. They got the short end of the stick when it came to department. Being forced to work together, live together. But they really came about quickly for one another. I loved how they had each others back. These Terri were so cute together. I really loved this ones and I’m looking forward to the next.
July 7, 2026
Cross the Line is the first book in the Apartment 402 series by Remy Grayson. This is a close proximity, bi-awakening between to cops who are forced to live and work together. This is my first book by Remy Grayson. I enjoyed the story. I will definitely be looking for future books.
I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
June 15, 2026
Well written, innovating MM romance story! A story unlike any I have read previously. I appreciate that it is was not formulaic or just changed the gender of the protagonists and called it done!.
I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
June 18, 2026
Cross the Line is the first book in the new Apartment 402 by Remy Grayson. This is a hurt/comfort, sexual awakening, forced proximity read about Ryan and Luke. I really enjoyed this story and can't wait for the next one to come out.
October 4, 2026
it ends on a cliffhanger!!
A little warning would’ve been good. I loathe cliffhangers and this ended majorly on one.
Yeahhh you can say that NOW the entire series is released but it’s still not OK.
A little warning would’ve been good. I loathe cliffhangers and this ended majorly on one.
Yeahhh you can say that NOW the entire series is released but it’s still not OK.
July 9, 2026
3.5⭐s.
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