KJ Charles is a British author who has written over 30 novels, primarily in the historical and fantasy romance genres. She is particularly known for her M/M romance fiction set in nineteenth and early twentieth-century England. Her debut novel, The Magpie Lord, was published in 2013 and established her signature style of blending historical settings with romantic narratives. Charles's work has received recognition within the romance and literary communities, including nominations for a RITA Award and a Lambda Literary Award, reflecting the quality and impact of her writing.