Good Tidings and Tentacles by Cari Z

Morgan Miller isn’t hiding. Just because he’s lost his partner, his company, and his self-respect in the space of a week doesn’t mean he’s run off to the sanctuary of Parrish Island to lick his wounds. Or…fine, maybe it does. But at least he’s not alone! There’s one other person living on this island refuge, and all Morgan has to do it find him. Say hello. Be neighborly.

That’s easier said than done, but after Morgan almost drowns, he and the laconic Ty are stuck together while he recovers. Ty ends up being a lot better company—and a lot hotter—than Morgan expected. Parrish Island is more than just a place to hide—it’s a place to heal, and maybe even fall in love. But Ty has a secret of his own, one that means he has to stay on the island even when Morgan feels ready to leave.

When the secret comes out, Morgan has to decide—go back and rebuild his old life, or stay and create something new with his awkward, gorgeous, tentacularly talented lover.