What if your most treasured possession wasn’t a diamond or a fortune, but a simple, beaded keychain given to you by your first love? And what if that token, inscribed with the words “lots of luck,” truly became your talisman through the darkest nights of war and the lonely journey home?
This is the heart of Marilynne McKenzie’s captivating new novel, Lots of Luck Noblesse Oblige Rentier. The story follows Dan Mastik, a battle-hardened Marine Staff Sergeant wounded in Afghanistan and on a C-17 flight home. Medicated and drifting in and out of consciousness, Dan is haunted by vivid memories of the past and the one who got away: his childhood neighbor and first kiss, Sophie Sandori.
The narrative masterfully shifts between Dan’s perilous military missions, his tender memories of
1970s Colorado, and his present-day quest for meaning. In his pocket, he carries two things: a Purple Heart medal and the red, white, and blue keychain Sophie made for him in eighth grade. It’s a symbol of a promise, a memory of “lots of luck” that has, against all odds, seen him through. Now, he’s determined to find Sophie and return it, hoping to close a chapter he never truly finished.
But life is never that simple. Sophie’s path has been its own rollercoaster of joy and heartbreak. Their worlds, separated for decades, are on a collision course orchestrated by what can only be described as fate, or perhaps, a divine plan. Lots of Luck Noblesse Oblige Rentier is more than a romance; it’s a profound exploration of faith, the moral obligation of those who have much to give back (the meaning of ‘Noblesse Oblige’), and the healing power of love that refuses to die.
Readers will find themselves utterly transported—from the tense, high-stakes deserts of the Middle East to the nostalgic, simple joys of small-town adolescence, and finally to the breathtaking cliffs of Laguna Beach where destiny patiently waits. It’s a story for anyone who has ever wondered ‘what if?’ and believes in the possibility of second chances—one that celebrates a lifetime of love, devout faith, and the quiet hand of destiny.
Ready to be swept away by a story of lifelong love and destiny?
Find Lots of Luck Noblesse Oblige Rentier by Marilynne McKenzie available for purchase on Amazon.
About the Author
Ron Matejka was a gifted storyteller whose writing was marked by emotional depth, faith, and the beauty of enduring love. His creative vision lives on through Lots of Luck Noblesse Oblige Rentier, a story that captures the timeless bond between two souls destined to find each other.
Marilynne McKenzie, Ron’s partner and creative collaborator, honors his legacy by sharing the novel they brought to life together. Though Ron passed away, his spirit continues to shine through the words and emotions that make this story unforgettable.
Learn more about Marilynne and her work at: https://lotsmarilynnemckenzie.com.
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