Living Water
Rereleasing 5/13/25
As the lackluster youngest daughter of a U.S. Senator, Roxie DePrive spends her life thirsting for one thing: to be loved unconditionally.
So, when her first boyfriend turns into her first marriage, Roxie’s life undergoes a drastic change. And when that first marriage doesn’t work out, she marries again.
And again.
Until Roxie marries five times.
The first marriage is puppy love, then dangerous love, convenient love, wishful love, and one that might possibly be the real deal.
And yet, none of the men she marries can quench the thirst she feels in her heart. It’s only when she meets a man who knows her entire life and all her mistakes that Roxie learns the power of something else—the deep and abiding peace of Living Water.
A modern retelling of the Woman at the Well in the New Testament, Living Water shows us that no matter our past, it’s God’s love that truly quenches the thirst of our souls.
"However, the message behind this tale is one that will grip your heart and remind you of a love that only comes from One. It is beautifully written and one that will leave you feeling truly treasured and adored by a love that is not of this world."-Amazon Reviewer
"Living Water had me clenching my fists, crying, smiling, and turning the page faster than I realized I could."-Amazon Reviewer
Discussion Questions for Living Water
- The title, Living Water, is drawn from John 4 and symbolizes spiritual fulfillment. In what key scene does Roxie first begin to sense that she’s seeking more than just human affection?
- Roxie is the youngest daughter of a U.S. Senator, yet she feels unloved and overlooked. How does her role in her family parallel the Samaritan woman’s isolation and invisibility?
- Roxie goes through five marriages, each described as “puppy love,” “dangerous love,” “convenient love,” “wishful love,” and one that “might be the real deal.” Discuss one marriage type—how does that relationship reflect her deeper emotional or spiritual needs?
- Which of the five failed relationships affected Roxie the most? Why—was it betrayal, shame, loss, or something else that cut the deepest?
- Which moment marks the turning point when Roxie begins to forgive herself and see her worth beyond her past?
- In what way does Roxie’s encounter with a man who "knows her entire life and all her mistakes" mirror Jesus meeting the Samaritan woman? How does that encounter redefine her view of grace and acceptance?
- Roxie finally understands that God’s unfailing love is the only thing that can quench her thirst. Which passages or scenes most powerfully communicate this spiritual awakening?
- How do Roxie’s friends or family respond to her repeated failures? Are there characters who offer genuine support and unconditional love?
- At the end of the novel, does Roxie’s relationship with her siblings change? What specific actions or dialogue show healing or reconciliation within the family?
- Which aspect of Roxie’s story—her longing for love, her broken marriages, her search for belonging—felt most relatable or challenging to you? Why?
- The biblical Woman at the Well went on to share her story with her community. Does Roxie similarly use her past to encourage others? If so, how?
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