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.

Another funny heartwarming read from Kristen just perfect in the lead up to the festive period!
Maggie works in IT and in her little team there are three very different men, Jasper,Leo and Frank together day by day from their basement office they sort out any IT issues within the company.Having worked together for four years the group have bonded and become almost like family due to the amount of time they spend together,on hearing that Maggie will be alone all over Christmas they hatch a plan so that she can have company and Christmas cheer during the festive period.What ensues is full of fun, humour, family, friendship and a sparkling of romance.
This book really epitomises the spirit of Christmas, family and friendship and makes for a cheery lighthearted feel good read perfect to get you into the festive mood!
Thank you NetGalley for this early read.

Maggie works as an IT manager alongside her three quirky team members in the basement of a massive corporation. They’ve built close friendships over the years, despite often being overlooked and underappreciated. Frank is socially awkward and riddled with anxiety, just beginning to break free from his controlling mother. Jasper, the grumpy and posh one, hides a heart of gold beneath layers of family drama and dysfunction. Then there’s Leo, the friendly northern guy who can actually communicate with others in the company without causing confusion or offense, always ready to help. Maggie treasures each of them.
One night, after a holiday gathering she arranged when IT was, as usual, excluded from the company’s lavish Christmas party, sparks ignite between her and one of her team members. During the event, Maggie reveals she’ll be spending Christmas alone, and her team rallies to make sure that doesn’t happen. She spends time with each of them over the holiday season, getting to know their lives beyond the office. But as her bond with these men deepens, Maggie can't fully enjoy the festive moments. She’s been given an unwelcome task by HR—to return after the holidays and break the team apart for good.
This book was a heartfelt, charming, and unexpectedly delightful read. I loved how the story was divided into sections that followed Maggie’s time with each team member, all leading up to her big decision. Maggie’s quirky, rambling moments and her unwavering support for her friends made her a wonderfully relatable and endearing character from the start.
The only minor issue I noticed were a couple of editing slips, where a sentence or two had an extra word that made them a bit awkward. Ignoring the stray word made it easy to follow, so it didn’t detract from the overall enjoyment of the book. Usually, I’m critical of loose ends or flawed character development, but these characters were so distinct, with such warmth and depth, that I thoroughly enjoyed every moment. Even the unpleasant characters added a nice contrast, and the pacing felt spot on.
This was my first experience with this author’s work, and she had me laughing out loud more than once. I’ll definitely be checking out more of her books, and I highly recommend others do the same!
Thank you to NetGalley and Storm Publishing for the digital ARC copy. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

Maggie and her three work colleagues are a tight and underappreciated little team in a big financial company. Hidden in the basement, they are the IT geeks only noticed when something needs fixed. Just before Christmas, Maggie is told that she must make one of them redundant. But this is also the Christmas that Maggie is getting to know them all as individuals. How can she possibly make a decision that won't jeopardise these new relationships?

I loved this fun Christmassy read from Kirsten Bailey. The characters were believable (mostly - some of the family members were a little too caricatured to seem real, but they were hilarious) and the plot simple but interesting.

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

I'm not really into Christmas books or Adult closed door fiction but when Kristen Bailey is the author, I am here for it all.

Her previous Christmas novel, Five Gold Rings, was a 5 star read for me. So, when I got the chance to read and review We Three Kings, I jumped at it.

Maggie is the best boss ever. She supervises the IT team of a small firm and she loves each member. Frank, Jasper and Leo all have a special place in her heart and, even if the rest of the firm overlooks them, she never ever does.

That's why, when Maggie looks like she'll be spending Christmas alone, her team come up with a plan so she can spend the festive season with each of them.

There's hijinks involving foxes, donkeys and reindeer onesies. There's romantic tension between Maggie and Leo that requires exploration. And, there's a secret that Maggie is keeping from them all which has the potential to ruin their close friendship and break their circle apart.

The characters are so vibrant that they leapt off the page - even the introverts. I loved them all, especially Maggie, who was warm and funny.

I did feel like the slow burn was a bit too slow though - I kept thinking 'get on with it already, what's stopping you?'. I mean, they did get interrupted a lot but where there is a will there is a way! Steamy stuff happened but it was off the page - bah humbug.

All in all this was a cozy read - just the thing to get you in the spirit.

Thanks to Netgalley for an ARC of this book. All opinions expressed in this review are my own.

This is my second Kristen Bailey book, and I really enjoyed it yet again. This book is super funny, getting several real, out loud, belly laughs out of me. This is rare! I really loved the characters and how distinct they were, how we get a peek into the slice of life for each of them, and we can see the true affection between the characters.

I found the romantic storyline to start too abruptly - it was like one moment, they were friends with maybe a little attraction, and second, they were naked on videochat? Completely came out of nowhere for me and I was hoping for more of a slow burn, or at least not an off-scene phone sex tryst.. a bit offputting for me.

With that behind her though, I loved the rest of the book and seeing these different relationships flourish.

Kristen Bailey has once again gifted her readers with a heartwarming Christmas tale, this time with the fabulous We Three Kings.
This book is a wonderful look at how co-workers can become friends, how friends can become family and even more. It's a romp of holiday celebrations featuring different cultures and socio-economic classes, infused with plenty of humour. The main characters are all relatable and likeable, making the decision Maggie must make more sympathetic, and her ultimate decision ideal.
I highly recommend anything this author writes, but her holiday work is simply superb and #WeThreeKings is perfect for the runup to the holidays. Thank you to #NetGalley for the ARC of this brilliant book! #romance #humour #friendship