Howell has twice been awarded the Golden Leaf Award, has been a Romance Writers of America RITA Award Finalist, and has won several awards from the Romantic Times Bookclub Magazine.
As a celebrated author, Howell's accomplishments include being honored twice with the prestigious Golden Leaf Award, being recognized as a finalist in the highly respected RITA Awards presented by the Romance Writers of America, and receiving numerous accolades from the influential Romantic Times Bookclub Magazine.