Maggie Field is the manager of the IT department at a large London corporation. Tucked away by the company in a geeked-out basement office away from the gleaming ones upstairs, she shares the space with her three co-workers and now closest friends Frank, Jasper and Leo. (view spoiler) Frank is your awkward never-been-kissed, heart-of-gold type with mommy issues, Jasper is posh, bitingly funny, blunt and only half out of the closet with his family, and Leo is the smart, kind, thoughtful scruffy one who seems to be saying and doing all the right things in Maggie’s eyes lately. Why didn’t she notice him this way before?

When HR informs her right before the holidays that they’re making staff cuts and she needs to choose one of her team to be made redundant, she’s faced with an impossible choice. How can she say goodbye to any of them? One thing’s for certain, she can’t possibly tell them about it right now. She’ll have a few days to figure it out, as the boys have devised a plan for her to spend a couple days with each of their families so she won’t be alone for Christmas.

From fake girlfriend/accidental bridesmaid snafus with Frank’s dysfunctional family, helping Jasper thwart his entitled half brother’s fox hunt, and learning all of Leo’s most embarrassing secrets from his tight-knit family, Maggie experiences a week she won’t forget while the clock ticks down to decision time. As she and Leo grow closer, will their time be up when it’s just gotten started?

As can be predicted with this genre, there is a third act conflict, but I consider it more of a hiccup. It’s low drama and pretty clean with flirty banter, a little sexual tension and a couple mildly spicy moments, but no truly open doors. Ironically, if I had to make any complaint at all about this book, I might’ve turned that thermostat up just a TINY bit more, but I’m very happy regardless. The pervasive feel good holiday vibes have me ready to break out the hot cocoa and jingle bells before I’ve even brought the pumpkins in!

If you want a charming, funny Christmas romance with a winning quartet of MCs and fabulous side characters, this may be just the right one for you. It’s as much a love story to close friends and family as it is about finding “the one”, and it’s an easy addition to my all-time holiday favorites list!

Maggie Field is head of IT, at a financial firm.
She is happy to be on her own for Christmas but her three work colleagues Frank, Jasper and Leo all invite her for part of the holiday.
The drawback is she has been told she has to make one redundant.
I liked this story with its quirky characters very much.
I raced through it enjoying the interactions of the characters.
It was well written and fun.
It would be a nice read at Christmas It felt really festive.
Thanks to the publisher and netgalley.

4.5 ⭐ rounded up!
This was a sweet holiday rom-com that was equal parts hilarious and heartwarming.. oh my heart! I loved all the boys and their friendship, and how they wanted to look after Maggie over Christmas🥹. Each family visit had fun interactions while she learned more about each of them outside of work. And then there's sweet Leo.. I was rooting for them!! I adore how Kristen Bailey's writing style and how she brings all of her characters to life! 👑🦊🥂❤️

If you love workplace romance and holiday cheer, then this is your book! Lots of laugh-out-loud moments and swoony scenes, it’s a cozy read that will definitely leave you feeling warm and festive!

Thank you to Netgally and Storm Publishing for the eARC of this book in exchange for my honest review.

This book was unexpectedly adorable!!! I loved the IT basement dwellers aspect of it. I loved that it truly showed men & women can be just friends. And I loved the Leo of it all.

Leo, Frank, and Jasper are such a fun cast of characters. The author did such a fantastic job of bringing them to life. They really seem like guys I'd love to hang out with.

Maggie. Dear, sweet Maggie. She has the biggest heart. She's my favorite!

Thanks to NetGalley for the ARC of this book in exchange for my honest review.

3.75 out of 5 stars!

I hadn't read anything by this author before, but I often came across her books on my feed. When I saw this one—with its captivating cover and intriguing premise—I knew I had to give it a try. Plus, it's set during Christmas, and I can never resist a festive read!

This delightful Christmas story blends friendship and sweet romance perfectly. I loved how Maggie's holidays unfolded with Frank, Jasper, and Leo, filled with fun antics, quirky relatives, and a fake dating twist. The bond among the co-workers felt genuine, evolving into a true family by the end.

This was such a nice and adorkable Christmas story about love, family, friendships and more!!

I simply adore this author's books, and We Three Kings is as wonderful as all the others!

The characters are wonderful - who doesn't want to find their true best friends? People that you can laugh with, a second family, as it were?

This book is filled with the familiar naughty humour that we come to expect from Kristen Bailey's books, and there are also endearing moments that really give you the Christmas feeling.

Thoroughly loved it!

This book was super cute and I actually laughed outloud. You won’t want to miss this! Kristen Bailey definitely knows how to entertain an audience through words!

Thank you netgalley SO much for the chance to read this. I adored every single second.
Maggie, the head of an IT team, spends the holidays with her subordinates as she wrestles with the need to let one of them go. There's Frank, a slightly awkward man who takes her to a traditional wedding, gaining a wing-woman in the process. There's Jasper, a wealthy but very down to earth gay man who needs a girl best friend in his life. And there's Leo, the workplace romance, who has always secretly loved her and finally given his shot.
Do not get me wrong: the workplace romance is adorable here. Leo is top notch and his family is perfection. But what worked for this story was everything else. This is a story of friendship, celebration, and the beauty of vastly different families and how culture drives memories. Its about the family we have and the family we make. It's humorous and joyful and very PG 13/closed door. Most importantly: Maggie is just wonderful. Maybe shes a little too perfect but I don't care: she has a heart of gold, and this was exactly the Christmas rom-com I needed to gear me up for the season.

This was a super cute and quirky holiday romantic comedy about found family and fake dating! This book had me laughing out loud at all the high jinks that Maggie finds herself in while attending Christmas events with her three male coworkers.

I really loved Maggie's character and the journey of self discovery she goes on. I also enjoyed all the male characters and their quirks that make them all one big happy IT family! I adored that Frank was the stereotypical IT guy, Jasper was the rich kid, and Leo was the quiet one. How all these characters came together as one group was very well written and had me wanting more.

While I did find this book to be extremely cute I felt like the story dragged out a little too much and I wish there had been equal time spent at each of the guys Christmas celebrations.

This was a such a different and fun Rom com! Couldn’t even imagine having to make the decision that Maggie had to make.

It was fun, festive, cosy and the characters were so loveable and hilarious. It’s like the IT crowd in book form

Maggie loves her job as head of IT at a financial firm, and her three geeky but lovable work buddies. And when they invite her to stay with each of them for the holidays, she can’t resist the chance to get to know them better. But then her boss tells her she has to make one of her beloved team redundant, and Maggie is distraught. Can she find a way to keep her work family together, and maybe even find true love?

Maggie was the light in her dark and cold basement IT office that she shared with Frank, Jasper and Leo. They naturally wanted to liven up her holiday instead of her spending it alone. This led to a fun-filled holiday adventure as she got to know her three work friends outside the office.

I loved how each of the characters was fleshed out as they took Maggie to their holiday events. She did everything from being an impromptu bridesmaid, fox baby rescuer and foster mum, a bird and reindeer impersonator to even taking selfies with donkeys 😂 I loved cameos from the previous holiday book's characters 😄 Kristen's signature wit shined through as well.

It became increasingly difficult to make a decision on who to let go as she discovered how much the job meant to each of her three friends. It also made it difficult for anything more to develop with Leo as their feelings and attraction grew.

I loved how it worked out in the end. I listened to the audio. There wasn't much of a distinction between Maggie and the other characters for the most part but it was a good job overall with the different accents.

Thank you to Netgalley and Publisher for an ALC in exchange for an honest review. Can't wait for the next book from Kristen!

Rating: 4.5⭐
Steam level: 1.5🌶️ Closed door, innuendo

A bit too early to read holiday romance for me because Christmas isn't even a holiday or event for me but I loved the author's last release and that's why I requested this Netgalley ARC! We Three Kings is a funny and witty and entertaining holiday romance with loads of colorful characters,celebrating family and friendship and love.

Maggie's team is her family. She heads the under- appreciated IT team in the company. She thought she would have to spend the holidays alone as her parents are away for a cruise. But Leo, Jasper and Frank all suggests a different plan. First, to be Frank's fake date to a wedding to appease his highly judgemental family. Then she has to spend some time at Jasper's family estate. And finally, spending Christmas with Leo and his big family. Just before the holiday starts, the HR asks her to select a team member to sack. How can she take this tough decision, when she is falling for one of them?


It's a very British story so if you love the mannerisms, it will be a blast for you. The story is told from Maggie's POV. She is a very kind and fair and witty character. She loves freely. She has a golden heart. Frank is a bit shy and anxious..your typical nerd but he is a sweetheart. Jasper is the smarta&& of the group. He comes from posh family but he isn't exactly rich or a snob. Leo is a mix of swoony and charming and sexy. I don't want to spoil it for you but you will understand very early who is going to be the hero. The Holidays were an adventure for Maggie as she spent some eventful and memorable days with her friends..one became more. It was full of hilarious accidents and heartwarming moments and Christmas magic. She took the right decision regarding the company too. I just found the romance lacking here.

I reviewed an early copy voluntarily

This was good! I love a good holiday romance and Kristen Bailey delivered that! This is a slow burn office romance, and I loved that when they found out that Maggie was going to be alone for the holidays they jumped at the chance to spend the holidays with her.
We Three Kings is a sweet and cozy holiday romance set in London, I loved the nerdy IT group of characters in this book, it's honestly like watching a cute Hallmark Christmas movie!

🎄 Festive Season Romance
🎄Slow burn
🎄Closed Door
🎄Workplace/Office Romance
🎄He falls first

This is a true slow burn so don't expect sizzles early on in the book!

We Three Kings by Kristen Bailey is a delightful, heartwarming, and witty rom-com that captures the festive spirit while exploring meaningful relationships.

The story revolves around Maggie, the head of an IT team at a financial firm, and the camaraderie she shares with the three men she supervises—Frank, Jasper, and Leo.

As Maggie faces spending Christmas alone, each of her colleagues invites her to join them, creating a festive and charming journey of connection and self-discovery.

Bailey excels in creating relatable and endearing characters.

Maggie, with her fun-loving, kind, and charming personality, quickly becomes someone you'd want to have around, while Frank, Jasper, and Leo each bring their own unique dynamics to the story.

Their banter, chemistry, and the flirty interactions add a playful touch to the narrative, making their friendships feel authentic and full of warmth.

The workplace setting, particularly Maggie's efforts to make the team’s basement IT environment enjoyable, adds another layer of depth to the relationships.

There’s a perfect blend of festive cheer and deeper emotional exploration, as the characters' vulnerabilities and strengths are revealed through their evolving friendships and a subtle workplace romance.

With clever dialogue and well-paced writing, We Three Kings is both heartwarming and entertaining.

The festive backdrop adds a layer of cheer that makes it a perfect festive read, leaving readers smiling and eager for more from Kristen Bailey.

I really enjoyed the different visits Maggie had with her colleagues and friends and really felt like I was there hiding behind a tree clutching fox clubs, eating delicious food at the wedding and peeling carrots at the table in the Lakes.

This was such a fantastic book of friendship and love. I loved the vibe s, the camaraderie, the extended family. Just perfect, the audiobook was done very well too. I was just laughing the whole time, but there is also so much warmth in the book. 10 stars.

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We Three Kings is Kristen Bailey’s newest standalone Christmas romantic comedy. This story is a slow-paced workplace romance between nerdy employees in England.
Maggie Field is the Team Lead of the IT Department at a London financial firm. Her group is generally unappreciated by the other departments until they have a computer emergency. She manages the three male nerdy employees, steering them away from Human Resources and awkward encounters with other workmates. When some other support departments forget to invite them to the company Christmas get-together, Maggie takes her employees for a festive dinner at a Mexican restaurant. When she has too much to drink, two of her employees take her back to their shared flat where they let her sleep it off and wake her up in time to get ready for work the next day.
When her employees find out that she and her fiancé broke their engagement because he cheated, they each invite her to stay with them over the holidays. Then Maggie’s boss tells her that she will have to lay off one member of her department. She is distraught because their team of four geeks is very tight, and she can’t bear to let anyone go. Frank has nothing outside of work, other than sharing a flat with Leo. Jasper is the sarcastic jokester, and Leo is the reliable, steady one.
Maggie has all manner of holiday adventures as she gets to know her workmates outside of work. As their friendships deepen, the decision on who to cut becomes harder. Meanwhile she finds herself falling for Leo, but she can’t have a romantic relationship with him while she’s his superior. The reader waits for Maggie to come to the only workable solution which can result in a happy ending.
We Three Kings is an enjoyable sweet and cozy British holiday romance. The characters are very engaging and realistic, not caricatures. It’s always a good thing for romances to include female characters in STEM fields. The writing is so vivid that it’s like watching a Hallmark movie set in London. I definitely intend to read more books from this author.
I received an advance review copy (ARC) from NetGalley and Storm Publishing for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.

EXCERPT: ' . . . it's the twenty-seventh of November, Maggie,' Frank replies with a heavy hint of sarcasm. 'There is not a hint of Christmas in this place.'
I look around, listening to the November rain thunder down, almost drowning out the mariachi music. Some Halloween decor is still hanging near the kitchens. 'Imagine the cactus in the corner is a Christmas tree.'
They all look confused, like teenagers who've been dragged out against their will.
'How does Darth Vader like his turkey?' I say, trying to lighten the mood, and holding my phone up again, ready. Their faces are blank. Nothing. And you call yourself geeks? 'On the dark side?'
And finally I get a laugh. I take the picture, then turn my phone around to have a look. Frank throws up a touristy peace sign, Jasper is pulling some sort of Elvis lip curl, we've caught Leo mid-laugh, I look less horsey. It'll do. I'll print it out and put it on our office noticeboard as a reminder of the time we attempted to have a life beyond our office walls.
You see, I had thought this would be a good idea. Given that our office smells a lot like Doritos Cool Original chops for most of the year, I thought, where better to host our Christmas dinner than in a Mexican restaurant? This place has hats you can wear and all-you-can-eat fajitas and free Mexican-style Day of the Dead tattoos. It's fun, and I suspect what is lacking in all our lives is a bit of fun. And daylight, to be fair.

ABOUT 'WE THREE KINGS': Maggie Field was looking forward to a solo Christmas in her cosy London flat – before her three workmates decided to liven things up for her.

Maggie loves her job as head of IT at a financial firm, and her three geeky but lovable work buddies. And when they invite her to stay with each of them for the holidays, she can’t resist the chance to get to know them better.

But then her boss tells her she has to make one of her beloved team redundant, and Maggie is distraught. Frank’s work is his world, Jasper’s sarcastic humour is everything, and Leo…well, he’s talented, professional, confusingly attractive, dependable, and funny… Maggie definitely doesn’t want to lose him.

With her career and her heart on the line, Maggie sets off on the Christmas adventure of a lifetime, from playing fake girlfriend at a lavish wedding, to rescuing baby foxes on a posh country estate, to chasing a very confused donkey on Christmas Day in the Lake District. She can’t ignore the sparks between her and Leo – but she also can’t avoid her dilemma.

Can she find a way to keep her work family together, and maybe even find true love under the mistletoe?

MY THOUGHTS: This was my first book by Kristen Bailey and it was fun! It is light and amusing, with (mostly) endearing characters - I am excluding Cressida and the horrid woman from HR.

I loved the chemistry between Frank, Jasper, Leo and Maggie. They are a great team of IT geeks who aren't above taking a little bit of revenge when people do dumb things on their computers - like forgetting to plug it back in and switch the power on!

I loved that the three guys cared for Maggie so much that they organised between them to share her over the holiday season. We get new insights into their characters seeing them in their home environments, away from work.

Maggie's holiday is filled with amusing incidents, including kidnapping a donkey, but all the time there is a cloud hanging over her - who is she to make redundant? I came up with the solution well before she did, but I'm glad she got there in the end.

I was rooting for Maggie and Leo throughout, once they acknowledged their attraction, but talk about a rocky road! There were times I wanted to bang their heads together in frustration. Did they make it? That's for me to know and you to find out.

Innovative and amusing. I'll be reading more by this author.

I combined my reading and listening experience of We Three Kings. Harrie Dobby is an excellent narrator.

⭐⭐⭐.7

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MEET THE AUTHOR: Mother-of-four, gin-drinker, binge-watcher, receipt hoarder, enthusiastic but terrible cook. Kristen writes women’s fiction and she hopes her novels have fresh and funny things to say about modern life, love and family.

DISCLOSURE: Thank you to Storm Publishing via NetGalley for providing both a digital and audio ARC of We Three Kings written by Kristen Bailey and narrated by Harrie Dobby for review. all opinions expressed in this review are entirely my own personal opinions.

I really enjoyed this light Christmas rom-com. Maggie is the head of an ID department for a company in london. She works with three men who are all stereotypical "I.T." guys. At times they reminded me of Sheldon and his friends in the Big Bang theory. Maggie enjoys working with all three of these guys but has a particular love for Leo. When she informs them she'll be alone for Christmas they invite her to their own Christmas family activities, including and Indian wedding, a fox hunt, and a family get together. She is told she has to fire one of them in the new year as a part of company wide layoffs which is impossible because she genuinely cares for all three men. There was a lot of humor in this book that at times had me laughing out loud and also a very sweet romance. If you are looking for a Christmas romance that will leave you filled with happiness, I highly recommend We Three Kings.

4.5 stars. Another great book by Kristen Bailey. She never fails to amuse me, her books make me laugh out loud. This is probably my favourite by her, the Christmas feels were perfect. The problem the MC faced made it even more interesting and the romance was so cute.

This was a fun little story! I liked all the characters, and enjoyed seeing how Maggie interacted with the 3 men in her IT tech world. Maggie looks after everyone, and has a big heart. And the three men friends are the same towards her. This takes place during the Christmas season, and Maggie soon discovers she has a tough choice to make concerning her team.
I loved the relationship building, the character interactions, and the vulnerability the author portrayed in each character. There were many times I found myself giggling at the situations. And the romance was lovely- especially in the development of the love relationship, and also in the friendship area.
I have never read a book by this author, but I am definitely going to try another!
Thank you to NetGalley and Storm Publishing for the Arc. This is my honest and voluntary review.