There is absolutely nothing like a book that is able to make you cringe laugh, smile non stop and ugly cry/sob all in the span of a couple hours. I read this book in one sitting and all throughout I was sure I was going through some sort of mental breakdown from all the emotions this book was making me feel.

Tess and Cole.. goodness, never have I ever read of a more suited and more stubborn couple. I swear I wanted to lock them up in a closet until they FINALLY talked things out rather than just going with their terribly wrong gut. I adore the pregnancy trope and this story just proved why I love it so much. All the angst, the female friendships and the steamy love affair that just leaves you in a puddle of feelings.

I can’t wait to read the next book in this series, because if it’s anything like this one, we’re so in for a hockey treat!

Awk-Weird is another goal shot for Avery Flynn! This one will have you laughing from the first chapter, and I highly suggest being careful what you eat or drink while reading. I've loved both books in the Ice Knights series, but this one is my favorite. I smile every time I see the cover, just remembering how much I laughed and even cried a little. This is a one-click for anyone that loves romantic comedies!

4.5 stars
Awk -Weird certainly lived up to its title with Tess and Cole. Tess was a quirky character that blurted out random weird facts when she was nervous. It was funny to read what she was going to come out with. Needless to say she didnt count on meeting Cole and having such a steamy time!!
What eventuates in this book is something a lot of people go through and I really liked the direction the story went but Tess's penchant for everything around her being temporary surely made things difficult. I loved that she had some really great friends who got her out of her funk and I loved the way the hockey teammates got through to Cole.
Sometimes a little awkward makes for a whole lot of fun!! Such a fun read!

Tess Gardner feels like she is always on the outside looking in. Sure, she owns her own flower shop and has some amazing girlfriends, but every home and relationship she’s ever had has always been temporary. It’s why she’s learned to hide behind facts and trivia as a form of distraction and taking the spotlight off of herself.

Pro hockey player Cole Phillips thrives on routine. While he had a loving childhood, his family was always on the move and hockey was his only constant. It’s why change is so hard for him to handle, even if not changing affects his personal and professional life.

When the unexpected opposites attract couple of Cole and Tess hook up and a mutual friend’s wedding, neither expects to see the other again. But, when Tess discovers she is pregnant, all bets are off.

This sweet, funny, sexy and hilarious awkward romance left me smiling from ear to ear. This couple really shouldn’t work, but somehow they do, and I loved it! Their awkwardness made for some very funny banter and odd but cute flirting. And, their constant mixed signals and crossed wires left me rooting for them to figure things out and get on the same page as one another. Add in a very adorable and mischievous kitten names Kahn and Awk-Weird will steal your heart.

I also loved the subtle lessons both characters finally learned as they danced around one another. Tess realizing that family isn’t necessary those blood related to you and Cole figuring out that change and spontaneity can lead to good things were fabulous aha moments for these lovable characters as they worked towards their happy ever after. 5 stars.

Not having read other books by Avery Flynn before, I didn’t know what to expect before reading Awk - Weird. Needless to say, I was really impressed with the story and how well Flynn managed to develop the characters from beginning to end. The story was sweet and entertaining, a definite must read for sure.

At the beginning of the story we get to meet Tess Gardner, a flower shop owner who happens to love facts. She is attending one of her friend’s wedding rehearsal party when she overhears a group of hockey players playing a trivia game and answers the questions when she thinks that they are not looking. But she is noticed by one of the players and he invites her to play. Everyone has a good time and Tess immediately feels chemistry between her and Cole. They dance and soon things get carried away. It wouldn’t be until a month later that things would change their lives forever.

Tess has always felt that she doesn’t belong. After growing up being shuffled from relative to relative like an unwanted obligation, she started to see things as temporary and made her feel invisible. She has a quirky personality to which people weren’t as accepting of and her love for facts began. Her priority changes when she finds out that she is pregnant and feels the need to give the baby what she didn’t have growing up. But it’s her connection with Cole that make things harder for her and the more time they spend together the more she begins to fall for him. She is afraid of getting hurt and doesn’t know if Cole has any feeling for her at all.

Cole Phillips is good at what he does, hockey. He is the overachiever who happens to like structure and a routine. So when Tess shows up to tell him that she is pregnant things don’t go as he plans. His life is about to change forever and he doesn’t know how to react at first. He had a one-night-stand with Tess, yet his ex is all he can think about. What she is going to say once they get back together or so he thinks. Cole is hopeful that everything in his back goes back to normal, but the minute Tess moves in with her cat all hell breaks loose and he’ll have to decide if is worth giving their relationship a try or not.

I absolutely loved this book! It was quirky and funny. Tess has been through so much growing up so it’s understandable for her to have her guard up. I loved her personality and how caring she is. On the other hand, Cole might love his routine but he has the biggest heart. They have a lot in common and facts is one of them. They have definitely found their match and they are able to help each other overcome their pasts in order to move on. They challenge each other and it just proves how they are meant to be together. I loved the interactions that she has with her friends, they are her family and they made the book that much funnier. All in all, the story was great and the characters developed as well. The ending is so sweet and it’s definitely one not to be missed. I would highly recommend checking out this book and I cannot wait to read more from the author in the future. :)

I really thought this was a pretty good read--fairly fast paced with dialogue that ranged from quirky to funny to sweet. Sometimes idiocy popped up lol, but real and serious emotional issues were also addressed.
Cole and Tess were love challenged for sure. So what if the cart came before the horse, they needed the help, in whatever form it came, to figure out nothing is guaranteed, change is inevitable, and just maybe love makes life so much better. Chemistry and intense heat included.
The Ice Knights also got to play hockey, share some insight to the game, how long the season lasts, what players do pre/post games and more, described so well, it was very easy to stay involved.
I received an advance reader's copy thru Netgalley and am freely giving my honest thoughts and opinions

This was such an amazing book by Avery Flynn that I can't wait for her next book that she writes!! Every book she writes just gets better and better and this is no exception! Hands down this is the book you need to pick up for a pick me up. If you want hilarity and what ensues- then this is your book. Tess, to me is every woman. She's a little bit insecure and a little bit hell breathing dragon at times. Just read the book!!

This was my first book by Avery Flynn and she didn't disappoint me. She gave me an entertaining tale mixed with amusing characters that had me highly amused throughout.

I loved Tess and Cole together, they were the perfect match, even if they didn't want to admit it. The chemistry that sizzled between them was electric and beautiful to watch develop.

I loved Tess and her random facts, I learned quite a bit reading this. I so wanted to hug her with her fears of everything being temporary. Cole was perfect for her with his need for order and routine. With Tess and her kitten invading his space his world is going to be turned upside down for the better.

I am certainly looking forward to seeing what else Avery Flynn brings us in the future

This book is SO 👏 MUCH 👏 FUN!! 🙌 I enjoyed the story of Tess and Cole so immensely that I burned through the book. I loved both characters...Tess was very relatable and Cole is a fantastic book boyfriend (hello, hunky hockey player anyone?). When Tess is forced to move in with Cole temporarily while her apartment ceiling is repaired, the forced proximity is the perfect catalyst for their relationship. This story had me laughing, swooning, and my heart clenching as these two figure out if they can put aside their comfort zones and fears and make their relationship work. ⁣

What a funny, romantic and emotional story Avery Flynn created with Awk-Weird!

The story line was great and the characters were sensational! I couldn’t get enough of the quirkiness they both brought to the read. The word vomit facts were not only amusing but also quite educational! I laughed hard AND learned some stuff. Win/win!

I truly adored both Cole and Tess. They were nothing alike personality wise, but they fit together like peanut butter and jelly. You could gather just from their meet cute that they were destined for one another. Accidental pregnancy or not.

The whole “temporary” mentality that Tess was obsessed with absolutely broke my heart. She deserved so much more than she would allow! The blinding denial of her feelings and what she wanted made me wanna smack her upside the head mama style on more than one occasion during this book. It was clear as day how the MCs felt for one another but both had to screw it all up just to realize what they wanted/needed.

I was so happy with the way the book wrapped up. I cannot wait to get glimpses of these characters in the next Ice Knights book!

It's quite an interesting and fun read. I enjoyed this awkward and weird story a lot. Both the main characters are amazing and it's very well-written. As far as romcoms go this is the best one and a must-read for all romance lovers.
Tess is a little nerdy and a lot adorable. She thinks she has her life all figured out but soon she will realize how wrong that is. Because life has a way of surprising us. But she is always up for a challenge and it might be the best thing that has ever happened to her.
This book is the best feel-good kind of book that I've read in a while. It's hot and it's sweet. I enjoyed every moment of it and I think that anyone who loves to read will like it. In short, I highly recommend this.

Not sure a book has been more appropriately named as this one. Tess is awkward & the way she pops out with facts is hilarious, but Cole is a whole other kind of awkward with his routines. These two were such a quirky fun read. Some parts were slow, but still enjoyable & the chemistry was so steamy! The side characters added to the entertainment of this story. I loved Tess’a girls, they were her friends & family all wrapped into one. They are there for her & I loved that part of them. It is a sweet read. Told in dual POV.

This was my first Avery Flynn book, but it definitely won't be my last!! Awk-weird is such a sweet and heartwarming story. Once I started reading I couldn't stop and I have to say even though I loved Tess and Cole, Khan the cat has earned a special place in my heart, haha.

A story where two people meet, sleep together and the woman ends up pregnant could turn out really cheesy, but this one was a lot of fun. Tess grew up with her mother who ended up leaving her with relatives when something else came along. That wasn't always a pleasant experience either and she doesn't really feel like she belongs or is loved. Tess things even her closest friends are only temporary and treats them that way so she won't get hurt.

Cole is a hockey player who follows a routine, even down to what he eats every morning. He's stuck in his ways and has a hard time when things go differently. Even the woman he's with is on again off again and while it bothers him, he's pretty confident it will all go according to plan. Moving a lot as a child, he came to depend on routing to keep normal and it kind of stuck.

Awk-weird brings two totally different people together who end up being more similar than they think. When Tess ends up pregnant, both of their lives change and it's fun seeing them slowly get close. I loved that it felt like both of them really needed each other. Tess got Cole out of his routine at times without him feeling bad and Cole slowly starts breaking down Tess' emotional walls. There are many cute, sweet, heartwarming and even steamy moments between the two of them. More often than not, I had a smile on my face while reading Awk-weird.

I think near the end it took a bit too long before things started wrapping up. To me it felt like the will they, won't they moments dragged on just a bit too long. Of course, things don't always go easy, but this felt forced. Don't get me wrong, I loved the ending, I just think it should've gotten there just a little bit sooner.

Also, Tess starts giving random facts when she's nervous or uncomfortable and I loved the little bits of random information I learned while reading this book. It was Tess' way of coping, but it was really entertaining! It must've been fun looking up all of the facts.

If you're looking for a heartwarming romance that will make you laugh out loud, that also has a steamy side, definitely pick up Awk-weird. Khan the cat will be very happy if you do!

Yes! I've wanted Tess's story since I read Muffin Top and then Tomboy, and I'm so glad it's finally here.

Between factoid-spouting Tess and routine-driven Cole, these two quirky characters were quite the pair, and I loved them. Then you add Kahn to the mix, and it's even better.

I loved the way Tess and Cole met, and I enjoyed the way their relationship developed as well.

All in all, Awk-Weird was a fun, sweet read.
I can't wait for the next Ice Knights book.

***I voluntarily read and reviewed an Advance Reader Copy generously provided by the publisher via NetGalley.***

This book was the perfect romcom that kept me smiling while enjoying this book. Avery Flynn delivered a book that well written with characters you fall in love with.

Tess didn’t have the greatest upbringing and has issues she is working through. She is dealing with abandonment issues and doesn’t trust easy. Cole moved around a lot as a child because of his father’s job. He likes stability. These two are so sweet and Cole has to work to get Tess to trust him and realize he isn’t going anywhere.

I really enjoyed Awe-Weird and all the characters. If your looking for a fast paced sweet romcom this is the book for you.

Avery Flynn nailed it with Awk-weird! I love stories in which the characters are a little different than the norm and Cole and Tess both brought something special to the story. I enjoyed watching both characters grow throughout the story and get the happiness they deserve. I connected with each character in a different way and truly enjoyed their journey to HEA! Awk-weird had just the right amount of sexy, laughter and emotions that will make you fall in love with this book!

I fell in love Avery Flynn after reading Parental Guidance which is the first book in the Ice Knights series. She writes such a good story, plus she can make me laugh hysterically. This book was no different. Tess is such an endearing character, and that opening scene is absolutely amazing. I just was so excited to see what would happen throughout this whole story. Also, we get introduced to Cole in the previous book and his shit show of a relationship history, which made me so curious to how that was going to play into things. Let's just say that both of these characters are flawed and wonderfully human. I am so excited to see where the rest of this series goes!

Thank you so much to Entangled, Wildfire Marketing Solutions, and NetGalley for an eARC in exchange for an honest review!

Tess and Cole were the ultimate couple. Tess has her own shop but her past has left her with abandonment issues. Cole is a hockey player and is so patient with Tess my heart just melts. The two end up hooking up after a wedding. Things get awkward after Tess comes up pregnant. This is a sexy, funny, and heartwarming story that I recommend.

I received a copy of this book via Netgalley and am leaving a review.

She's a total geek, he's a total stud. Awk-weird was full of awkwardness and hilarity and a perfect romcom.

Tess and Cole were a perfect pair. Complete opposites, but they mesh together so well. It's hard with a surprise baby trope to find that I really enjoy the couple on their own and would like them together without the pregnancy -- and I did exactly that with Tess and Cole. This is definitely a story I will be coming back to!

I received an advanced copy and voluntarily left a review.

3.5 stars. Awk-weird was a cute read! This is Tess and Cole's story. Tess is a quirky, awkward, trivia-buff who owns a flower shop and who meets Cole at her good friend's wedding. Cole is a pro hockey player and has recently broken up with his on again-off again girlfriend (again). The two meet and have a sexy one night stand, but neither think anything will come of it. Fate has other plans when Tessa finds out she is pregnant. When her apartment floods soon after, she moves in with Cole while it is being repaired and so they can get to know each other and become friends before their baby comes. Along the way, they find they have great chemistry and are really good together, so they begin to fall for each other. They both have some issues to overcome before they can make things work between them, but it all works out in the end and Tess and Cole get their HEA.

I liked Cole and Tess's characters. Tess, especially, was endearing, quirky and relatable. They were very unique and fun together. I did feel like there was a little too much back and forth between them. Both were frustrating at times and stubborn. I wanted them to see the truth about their feelings for each other sooner. There was a bit too much focus on their personal flaws, like Tess feeling like everything was temporary, due to her unstable childhood, and Cole's need for routine and structure. I felt those flaws were harped on throughout the book, instead of being resolved quicker. Cole is a creature of habit, possibly having some OCD tendencies. He fixates on his routine in a big way. He has an on again off again girlfriend that he had been with since childhood. He has always imagined he would eventually marry her. When he meets Tess, he is "off" with his ex, but he has no doubt they will get back together. Even when he and Tess have their hookup, he still thinks he will get back together with his ex, and through much of the events of the book, he still feels the same way. Eventually, he does realize that he is clinging to that routine and he didn't really love his ex anymore. His ex also does not pursue him or act interested in getting back together with him. So I wasn't extremely bothered by that ex drama, but I was bothered by the fact that he never really explained all of that to Tess. I wanted him to tell her that he no longer loved or wanted his ex, because he let her think otherwise and the ex is brought up very often. It bothered me that this plot point wasn't fully resolved. I felt it added a little too much angst. I felt very sorry for Tess. Also, the big conflict and the way it wrapped up was not my favorite. I didn't feel like Cole apologized for his part and I felt like Tess apologized too much, when not everything was her fault. I felt like she was made out to be the bad guy, when she was not, in my eyes. I did like the first 75% of the book better than the ending. The resolution was too short and the couple was not officially together until the very end. This all had me knocking the rating down from a 4 to a 3.5.

Still, most of the book was very enjoyable. I liked the slow burn, funny, sweet and easy feel of the book. The story was cute and I love a surprise pregnancy. I especially liked Tess's knowledge of fun facts and trivia. I was happy that Tess and Cole were able to work out their relationship, fall in love, get over their issues and pasts, and make a family with their baby.

Overall, Awk-weird was a good read. I found Tess and Cole's story sweet and fun, despite a few issues I had. This was my first read by Avery Flynn and I will try her again in the future.