The Coaches' Wives

by W. Scott Jones

In 2019, a homeless woman seeks a voluntary mental health evaluation after she experiences several nights of the same terrifying dream. Professional psychiatric counselor Melanie Brewington dismisses the woman’s dream until a day later when a horrific tragedy occurs. Melanie, the wife of the town’s high school head football coach and two other wives of assistant football coaches on her husband’s staff become forever linked after the homeless woman’s dream becomes reality.

Melanie's quest to locate her former psychiatric patient, along with tales of temptation, jealousy, marital affairs, politics, deceit, and redemption are the basis of this novel, which is set in Dicey Creek, a thriving suburb of Charleston, South Carolina. The Coaches’ Wives follows the lives of these highly intelligent and beautiful women, their relationships with their families, and an unlikely business venture during an unforgettable high school football season.

234 pages, Kindle Edition

Published May 27, 2025

About the author

W. Scott Jones is a "published" author of three novels and one novella. He published his first novel, A Storm in the Carolinas in 2021. A year later, he published The Treasures of a Carolina Summer. Both have received excellent reviews. In February of 2024, Jones realized a life-long dream of becoming a "traditionally published" author when his third novel, What A Crowd was released. This successful sports novel achieved the Number One ranking as an Amazon Hot New Release in the YA/Teen/Football Category as well as ranking in the Top Ten in several categories. In February of 2025, he self-published the Stand-Up which is Cozy Mystery Novella. Jones loves to write about small Southern towns, "characters" who he has met during his life journey, and historical fiction which makes readers want to know more.
His multi-genre books have been described by literary experts as a combination of historical fiction, cozy mystery, splashed with some Southern Gothic. His sports specific works follow along the same themes.
Jones, a semi-retired educator, coach, and athletic administrator, has served in various public and private schools in South Carolina. He has been fortunate to
serve many students and athletes during his thirty-plus years education career.
Born in Alapaha, Georgia, Jones grew up in a rural area near Sumter, South Carolina. A graduate of the University of South Carolina, Jones loves to write, motivate young people, tell a good story, and have fun. Besides writing- Jones loves to spend time with the family Labradoodle (Jasper), play golf, and visit those "places" where new stories are found. Jones also loves to connect with his readers at events or on social media.
He is married to Bridget, who is a Licensed Professional Counselor. They have been married for thirty-plus years. They have three grown children.

Reviews

[Rebecca Steele · Rating 2 out of 5]

Reminded me too much of the movie Varsity Blues. It had opportunity for so much more, but definitely lacked.