A Sexy Summer Short Story Chicago native Naomi has made a home with her boyfriend Erik in lush, tropical Hawaii, but she misses certain things about winter now and then. To give her a taste of home, Erik hatches a plan to bring winter to the beach, but it doesn't last long because when their bodies meet, the temperature is always scorching. Short in length but high in heat, this is the perfect little morsel to read poolside as you may find yourself in need of a cool-down afterward. (Story is approximately 4,000 words.)