Mary Gauden Hughes, formerly of Woodbridge, Virginia, is a graduate of Virginia Tech in Blacksburg, Virginia. Mary is a Licensed Professional Counselor in private practice and works with couples and singles in their quest to find the kind of love that lasts. Mary writes inspirational stories with messages she hopes people can take back to their lives to enhance their love and their relationships. Mary was a reporter for Spartanburg Business Report and has written feature stories for Woman’s World Magazine. Mary makes her home in South Carolina with her husband, Bill and three pets.