Kari Lynn Dell

[3][1] After graduation, Dell taught high school science and worked as an athletic trainer in Texas.

[1][3] Unlike in many Western romances, Dell's depictions of the rodeo are given a major emphasis rather than be relegated to the background.

Her novels contain many specific details, such as the texture of the shirts, as a nod to the experience and worldview of her son, who has Asperger's.

[3] Kirkus Reviews describes Dell's writing as "sexy" and "engaging", and applauds her character development.

[5] Her third novel, Tougher in Texas, was a finalist for a 2018 Romance Writers of America RITA Award for Best Long Contemporary.