Another brilliant festive comedy from Kristen Bailey. I absolutely loved Five Gold Rings last year and We Three Kings did not disappoint!
The characters are so loveable, I adored the cute storyline and it's just such a funny, easy read book.

What a fun read!

The characters: Maggie, Leo, Frank and Jasper were all really likeable. The story is based around the four of them, they work in IT in the basement for a firm. It’s clear that they are such great friends and I loved that the story was based around their friendship.

The story was great, there were plenty of mishaps and so many funny moments that I was literally laughing out loud at parts.

The book flowed so well, and I couldn’t put it down as I just needed to know what happened next! I loved the ending, this is the perfect Rom-com.

Thank you so much to Netgalley and Storm Publishing for an advanced egalley copy to read and review. All opinions expressed are my own.

Fake dating? Count me in, though it was taken in a completely different path than I expected, but I'm not mad about it! I adore the entire plot. I do wish there was more of a build up, it was almost immediately when Maggie started crushing on one of the guys (that she's known already for years), then we aren't reminded of them two for a while, and all of the sudden they're getting heavy, there was practically zero interaction that we saw between them, and then they are a couple. Make us wait a little bit please.
I love how everyone has their own personality and they are all showcased really well, with the exception of Leo, he is a bit boring and doesn't have much substance added to him, we do learn a tad more about him when it's his turn for Maggie to spend Christmas time with Leo, but I was starting to fall asleep during that time honestly.
I enjoyed the ending, everything wrapped up really nicely.

This is a cute Christmas Story for the Christmas season. I really enjoyed the characters. I loved the plot and the story.

Simply brilliant! I loved this friends to lovers holiday romcom. What a great way to start my holiday-themed reading. The characters are delightful, and their families and the hijinks they get up to over the holiday season are hilarious. A nice sweet read to get you in the mood for the holidays!

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ A festive and fun holiday rom com. I laughed as much as I “aww’ed,” lower levels of spice, (my preference)- a coworker romance and really strong witty banter and strong character development of the supporting characters. I am adding Kristen Bailey’s other books to my “To read” list. If you like holiday romance, this is not one to miss.

Set in the UK, Maggie is what we call “adorkable” the IT manager who has the difficult task of knowing who to let go and make redundant. That is….RIGHT after the holidays. Maggie keeps this a secret from her team of 3– Leo, Jasper and Frank. With Leo she has great chemistry and mutual attraction, she helps fake dating Frank to his cousin’s wedding (which is a very funny segment) and visits Jasper’s posh family, where he is half in and half out of the closet. Over the holiday she spends part with each of the “3 kings” on her team.

I found the dialogue to be excellent, the humor lighthearted while heartwarming, and the story easy to read and follow. Great for fans of Sarah Adams and Tessa Bailey.

Thanks to NetGalley and Storm Publishing for the ARC. Book to be published October 14, 2024.

I really liked this book! I found all of the main characters extremely likeable and could think of people in my own life they remind me of. I really liked the way the book separated into when Maggie spent time with each of the guys and explained how those trips went. Another brilliant book by Kristen!

What a charmer!

This has everything you want in a holiday book…atmosphere, romance, adventure, humour, family and friendship.

Maggie is the head of the IT department and the rest of her team is comprised of three gentlemen…Frank, Jasper and Leo. When Maggie finds herself facing the holidays alone, these three co-workers take her under their wings and invite her to be a part of their family holiday celebrations. However, before leaving the office for the holiday break, Maggie receives some difficult news and a decision needs to be made in the new year. This decision will have a big impact on the three friends who have graciously opened their hearts, homes and families to Maggie. In more ways than one, this will be a holiday season that Maggie will never forget.

I could not quit smiling and laughing, while reading this book. The characters are incredibly likeable, making it easy to get swept up in this story. So grab a cup of hot chocolate or eggnog, wrap up in a cozy blanket and immerse yourself in the pages of this utterly delightful book! Thank you to Storm Publishing for this gifted copy via NetGalley. These opinions are entirely my own. Now, bring on the holiday season!

We Three Kings: A Festive Fun Family Rom-Com

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We Three Kings by Kristen Bailey is a delightful Christmas story; if you’re a fan of the holiday and romance, this book will most certainly make you chuckle. The eccentric King brothers, Frank, Leo and Jasper along with the kind-hearted boss Maggie make a perfect themed and endearing mix that fits the concept of the holiday season perfectly.

What I loved:

The lovable King brothers: At least, their distinct personalities and plain silly behaviours would always lighten the mood up.
The heartwarming family bond: The love from the King brothers and their family is very touching and genuine at the same time.
The festive setting: It is warm and festive during the Christmas time which is most people’s favorite time.
The hilarious banter: This is true because the characters will make you laugh with their dialogue and interplay.

Disclaimer: This book is NOT a Why Choose Romance!

All in all, We Three Kings is a sweet and cosy story perfect to read during the holiday season (or when you want holiday season vibes). If you are fan of slow burn + low spice this book is perfect for you, releasing on 14th October 2024.

Thank you Netgalley and Storm Publishing for giving the opportunity to read and review this book!

I loved all the characters!!! All 4 (Maggie, Frank, Jasper and Leo) were so well written!! But I didn't love that I didn't pick up on the Easter eggs until I'd finished reading it.

Kristen Bailey has done it again!!! This book is such a sweet Christmas read and it will have you laughing out loud so many times!! Put aside a day to read this as once you start, you won't want to stop!!

Thank you to Netgalley, the publisher and the author for the opportunity to read this book.

Wow! Can I just say how amazing this book is. What a feel good book that is perfect for the holidays. The character development is fantastic and I fell in love with Maggie, Jasper, Leo and Frank. I honestly smiled and laughed so many times during this book and found myself not wanting it to end. It had everything from romance to friendship and it was just heartwarming. I will be looking to read all of of Kristen Bailey’s books now, as this was just brilliant.

Thank you to Storm Publishing and NetGalley for the ARC. What an honor to read this book early.

Thank you to NetGalley and Storm Publishing for providing this book, with my honest review below.

How can We Three Kings be as adorable as its premise promised? I must admit I was curious given I wasn’t sure if this would flirt with a Scrooge type of theme or focus on true romance territory, and I was pleased to have this focus on a unique friendships and a slowly evolving romance in a well balanced story that was funny and sweet.

I loved Maggie, our main character, and her description of her role as head of IT support in a company, shaking up the perception of that field of interest being a guy’s role by leading the team. Along with this, those who she manages are on the surface who you might expect in the role but are quickly then explored further as endearing characters who have a host of strengths and quirks, but are ultimately a great group of friends she is lucky enough to work with. Each of these guys end up building up to this great story full of snort inducing shenanigans and a believable and sweet romance.

I recommend this, both as a Christmas and every day read. This story shouldn’t be kept for the holidays alone as it’s going to brighten up your day regardless of the time of year.

I need Kristen Bailey to write Christmas novels every year. I always finish her books generally with a huge smile on my face. I was trying to explain the dynamic of the “three kings” and the best I came up with (and I thought it was pretty good) was this is a British new girl with a sweeter Nick. I loved Maggie and I loved her IT department. The adventures were so much fun and I love how everything wrapped up with a festive bow. Can’t wait for the next Bailey book!

I received an arc from Netgalley and the publisher.

okay this was so much fun!! i haven't read anything by this author before and I certainly would continue with next reads from them. i really loved the writing and story plot. it was an overall quick and fun read with not too much meaning. just a really fun time!

This was my first Kristen Bailey book and it was decent, but not my favorite. I like the story line and the characters, but the book seemed to drag only to then abruptly end. I would have liked more scenes with the building relationship rather than so many fluff scenes that were meant to add humor, but often times ended up being boring. This was a 3 star read for me. Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the ARC.

Cute Christmas rom-com with all the feels. Read in one sitting and the characters were all loveable. Low spice on this which was good for the book vibe. Only complaint was the predictability.

Thank you Netgalley and Storm Publishing for my ARC copy.

I really adored this book, I love festive reads but this one just really had my heart. I really loved the work place found family and the relationships thoughtout the book. The ending was absolutely perfect and I would love more of this friendship group. I will 100% be recommending this as a festive read to everyone this year.

Maggie is head of IT in a large company, working with three men, Frank, Jasper & Leo. When they all realise Maggie doesn’t have any plans for Christmas they each invite her to spend Christmas with them and their families. Frank asks her to a family wedding, then Jasper to his families mansion for a get together and finally Leo asks her to the lakes to his parents for Christmas! But when Maggie is told by her company she has to fire one of them, it makes all the plans incredible awkward including a budding new romance!

Kristen Baileys new Christmas romcom is everything you’d expect, hilarious, charming and incredibly loveable! It made me feel all warm and fuzzy while laughing out loud! Theres a subtle nod to Eve from Five Gold Rings (2023s Christmas release), I’ve come to wonder what character will pop up in Kristen’s book next, and I love this about her writing! I know it’s a bit early for Christmas books but I had to read this as soon as I could, grateful to have gotten this on NetGalley!

This was the first book I read by Kristen Bailey – and it won’t be my last!

Maggie works as an IT-manager with 3 people who now have become her closest family. They’re a tight knit group, and the guys love her. Maggie plans to spend the holiday by herself since her parents are on a cruise. The guys won’t have it, so they set up a plan for her to spend time with each one of them for events that happens during the Christmas holiday.

This book is essentially an office-romance with a holiday twist. I really liked the fact that we went with the characters to all the events, and Maggie got to know them on a more personal level. She has a difficult decision to make when the holiday is over, so I was reading so fast just to find out how she would decide what to do. An easy, clean read with heartfelt moments.

A perfect read for the holiday season which is coming up. Grab a copy when it hits the shelves, you will not be disappointed!

I thought this book was cute. It was essentially an office romance with a holiday twist. There is some longing between the main characters and quirky side characters. There isn't any real spice, but I still really enjoyed it. This had some banter, but think more holiday heartfelt. There were some funny moments which made the characters more relatable. I did kind of feel like it ended abruptly. I wanted more to the story.