MARIETTA, GA - What if the most powerful object in your life cost nothing to make but held the value of a lifetime? What if a simple gift from your past became your shield in battle and your compass leading you home?
This is the profound premise of Marilynne McKenzie’s stirring new novel, Lots of Luck Noblesse Oblige Rentier. We meet Dan Mastik not at the beginning of his story, but at a crossroads— wounded, medicated, and strapped into a C-17 medevac flight from Afghanistan. As the aircraft drones toward home, his mind drifts through a vivid tapestry of memory, centered on one person: Sophie Sandori, the girl who gave him his first kiss and a red, white, and blue beaded keychain inscribed with the words that would become his mantra: “Lots of Luck.”
McKenzie masterfully navigates between timelines, transporting readers from the tense, sand-swept landscapes of covert military operations to the innocent, heart-fluttering moments of 1970s adolescence in Banner, Colorado. In the present, Dan’s hand finds the two objects in his pocket that define his journey: his Purple Heart and Sophie’s keychain. One represents what was taken from him; the other, what was given. It is this gift that he must now return, hoping to find the woman she became and finally answer the question that has haunted him for a lifetime.
Yet Sophie’s story is its own testament to resilience. The vibrant cheerleader who once captivated Dan is now a woman shaped by life’s unexpected turns—failed marriages, family demands, and the bittersweet success of her family’s restaurant. She, too, has wondered about the path not taken, unaware that the boy from her past is on a collision course with her present, guided by a force that feels like destiny.
Lots of Luck Noblesse Oblige Rentier is more than a romance; it is a deeply human exploration of the burdens and blessings of wealth (Noblesse Oblige), the invisible wounds of war, and the quiet, persistent voice of faith that whispers of a greater plan. It is a story that challenges the very meaning of luck, suggesting that sometimes it’s not chance, but purpose, that guides us back to where we belong.
Readers will be captivated by a narrative that spans from the intimate corners of first love to the vast, echoing halls of fate, proving that some connections are not meant to fade, but to be rediscovered when we need them most.
Ready to discover a story where love is the ultimate destination?
Lots of Luck Noblesse Oblige Rentier by Marilynne McKenzie is available for purchase on Amazon.
About the Author
Ron Matejka is a storyteller with a rare gift for capturing the nuances of the human spirit. Her writing resonates with emotional authenticity, exploring the enduring themes of love, faith, and the seemingly small moments that ultimately define our lives. Lots of Luck Noblesse Oblige Rentier is a shining example of her ability to weave a tale that is both grand in scope and intimate in detail.
Driven by a desire to honor Ron's vision, Marilynne McKenzie, his partner and co-creator, is sharing their collaborative novel with the world. Though Ron's voice is now silent, his spirit echoes through the story, a testament to their shared creative journey.
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