Charlotte Hughes (born 1954) is an American author of romance and comedy novels, who lives in South Carolina.
Hughes was born in Williamston, South Carolina; soon after her birth, her family relocated to Texas.
Hughes began her writing career in the early 1980s as the features editor of a small newspaper.
These award-winning books run the gamut from romance to mystery, as well as humor, horror and suspense.
Hughes was one of the first category romance writers to secure a top-50 ranking on USA Today's list.