CALIENTE

A Novel of Resort Diplomacy

Beneath the manicured lawns and sun-drenched colonnades of a luxury Florida resort, Doc and Marilyn Michaels discover a vibrant, often absurd, social architecture. Predictable routines yield to sharp, irresistible human complications, observed with wry wit and insightful precision, inviting readers into a world both familiar and profoundly unique.

Caliente is a humorous and provocative novel that follows Doc, a wheelchair-bound man recovering from a serious automobile accident, and his beautiful wife, Marilyn, as they enter the unconventional world of a luxury, clothing-optional resort in Tampa, Florida. What begins as an opportunity for Doc to regain his confidence, independence, and sense of purpose quickly becomes a series of unexpected encounters, colorful characters, parties, and hilarious situations. Through their experiences within the resort community and its surrounding lifestyle, Caliente explores relationships, friendship, personal recovery, and the surprising ways people adapt when life takes them somewhere they never expected.

Caliente

Lust can be tamed but rarely conquered

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The Setting

Life in the Caliente Community

Doc, navigating a new chapter in his wheelchair, and Marilyn, ever the social architect, arrive at Caliente seeking tranquility. Instead, they find a complex ecosystem of relationships, unspoken rules, and unexpected alliances that challenge their perceptions of paradise.

From poolside diplomacy to clandestine gatherings, the resort's colorful inhabitants provide a rich tapestry for Dr. Barrett's keen observational comedy. It's a world where every interaction is a performance, and every resident holds a story waiting to unfold.