Thanks for the opportunity to read this advanced copy. I thoroughly enjoyed this book. The relationship between the IT dept was so fine. Maggie was so much more than a boss as shown when the 3 coworkers want to make sure she is not alone for Christmas. Their various adventures and the development of her relationship with Leo was so good. Loved this book!

This is one of my favorite holiday books from this year! I loved this story, the characters, and I LOVE a good he falls first story!! Each of the men were charming and I loved seeing their secrets and relationship with Maggie evolve and develop. They were all fiercely loyal and protective of her and I loved their friendship.

In this unorthodox and hilarious new holiday rom-com novel from Kristen Bailey, readers join Maggie Field as she enjoys three very different Christmases and their accompanying tropes with her three workmates who have invited her to join their holiday celebrations. However, her boss has told her that one of the three of them -- Frank, Jasper, and Leo -- have to go right before she embarks on this holiday adventure. From being a fake date to a luxury wedding, rescuing baby foxes and dealing with a chaotic extended family, and a cozy yet charming Lake District Christmas involving a donkey, Maggie’s holiday plans bring her closer to Frank, Jasper, and Leo, with the chance of something more with Leo, and readers will love following her on these different holiday trips. The characters are so easily the heart of the novel because the dynamics between the four protagonists really draw the readers into the story and make them care about who leaves their job after the holiday season ends. With such dedication to creating three different holiday sagas and her fantastic commitment to character development -- both serious and comedic -- Kristen Bailey’s new novel is a fantastic, charming, and deeply heartwarming holiday read that fans of the genre will adore.

I dnfed this book after a few chapters in. Unfortunately it wasn't for me. I was hoping for a cozy sweet romance but there was quite a bit of swearing and a few innuendos. And during Christmas time I just want something light and fluffy. I wasn't invested with the characters either from the beginning.


*Thank you to NetGalley for a copy of this book to read. All thoughts are my own.

I enjoyed this cozy English countryside Christmas rom com. I mean what's not to love about found family and baby foxes.

Looking for a Christmas cozy work colleague comedy???
Who isn’t?!
In all seriousness, this was a fun quick read with likeable characters and banter. Less rom and more com.

After reading the first few chapters I wasn’t sure this would be my cup of tea, but I ended up really enjoying it. I feel like I wouldn’t necessarily call it a fake dating book. I loved the friendships all four of the main characters had with each other and found myself laughing out loud many times along the way. A very cute Christmas read with a hint of spice.

This was SO cute. I really liked that they were coworkers and friends. This book seemed real to life to me and I could see most of it actually happening in real life. It had some romance and comedy and I really enjoyed it. It was also very Christmassy.

Thanks to the publisher and NetGalley for a copy to honestly review.

It’s official, Kristen Bailey is my favorite rom-com author. This is the third book of hers I’ve had the pleasure of reading, and it’s just as good as the last two. I love how all her characters are part of the same universe. I love how freakin FUNNY she is. I love how her female characters are so multilayered, charming, confident, and kind. I love how the male characters are real, every day guys who aren’t afraid to be sensitive and devoted but are still passionate. I figured out early on how Maggie would solve her underlying issue, but that made it no less emotional upon happening. I loved Leo, Jasper, and Frank. They were all highly distinct characters who had nerd qualities without being stereotypes. I would’ve loved coming in to work every day too. And the way they cared for Maggie was just beyond sweet. This is a book about chosen family that genuinely made my heart happy because of Bailey’s extraordinary writing. I will always recommend her books and plan on reading older ones while looking forward to the next!

Thank you so much to NetGalley and Storm Publishing for providing this arc in exchange for my honest review.

Having thoroughly enjoyed Kristen Bailey's previous Christmas novel, Five Gold Rings, I was thrilled to receive an early copy of her latest festive offering, We Three Kings. This time, we follow Maggie, an IT consultant who manages three men-Leo, Jasper, and Frank-from the cozy yet chaotic basement office they share. Their bond is unmistakably that of a found family: supportive, quirky, and deeply interconnected.
When Maggie is invited to spend Christmas with each of her colleagues, she eagerly agrees, but her excitement is tempered by a devastating ultimatum from HR the day before she departs with Frank to his sister's wedding. She must decide which of the three men will lose their job. What follows is a heartwarming, often hilarious, and sometimes bittersweet journey as Maggie grapples with this impossible choice. Along the way, there's an extravagant wedding, charming encounters with mischievous foxes, a whimsical escapade into the woods, and an unexpected romance set against the breathtaking backdrop of the Lake District.
Maggie is a delightful protagonist-genuine, relatable, and unwaveringly kind. Her relationships with Leo, Jasper, and Frank are beautifully nuanced, with each dynamic revealing her ability to bring out the best in those around her.
We Three Kings is an utterly charming, quintessentially British Christmas tale that brims with wit, warmth, and festive cheer. It strikes a perfect balance between humor and heart. And that epilogue? A delightful nod to the three wise men that was simply brilliant. This is exactly the kind of uplifting story that belongs on every Christmas reading list.

Overall an enjoyable festive read, but not a favourite of mine. The writing was a bit rough at times, with overwritten sentences, random changes from third to second person and overall just needing another line edit. The plot was fun and I liked how it was about friendship. The romance was cute, however, how is it that a very important turning point of the romance happens off page? Why did we have to flashback instead of experiencing it first-hand? It made me feel a bit disengaged from the whole thing. Cute book if you're in the mood for a Christmas romance.

Thank you Netgalley for the ARC.

A festive tale brimming with Christmas cheer. The story has a heartwarming premise, following three quirky protagonists as they navigate unexpected twists during the holiday season.

Bailey’s writing sparkles with humor and holiday spirit, making it a fun, cozy read. The themes of friendship and second chances are endearing, and the occasional heartfelt moment adds a nice touch.

It’s a pleasant read for fans of light holiday fiction, but it didn’t quite reach its full potential for me.

We Three Kings
Kristin Bailey

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After reading Five Gold Rings I was so excited to have received this on my netgalley! It’s a beautifully written, festive treat full of warmth with genuinely likeable people who end up in funny situations that had me smiling the whole way through. 
At times, I felt the dialogue was maybe written too old for the age of the characters, but I was able to look past it and ended up enjoying the journey. I’d rank this pretty high of my favourite Christmas books I’ve read over the past few years, and look forward to reading more books by this author in the future!

Read if you love:
🤗 Found family
😘 Fake dating
🔥 Slow burn romance
💼 Workplace romance
🧍‍♂️ He falls first
🚪 Closed door

Thank you Netgalley for an arc of We Three Kings. This was a cute holiday read, I really enjoyed it. I rated 3.5 stars, I'd recommend reading it.

4.25⭐
Really enjoyed this holiday rom-com as it actually had an interesting plot and well-defined intriguing characters, more than just the male and female leads. Families are more than just the ones we were born with which could be good or not. But friends and work families can be ever so much sweeter and caring.

This is the second book I’ve read by Kristen Bailey and it did not disappoint! I adored Maggie and the relationship she had with her three work friends. Found family is one of my favorite tropes and this book nailed it! I would have liked a little more romance, but other than that it was the perfect Christmas book. It will definitely leave you feeling warm and fuzzy inside.

A million little Christmas thanks for Storm Publishing and NetGalley for the ARC!

Listen, I love Christmas. I love the FEELING Christmas brings. And this book was a GREAT encapsulation of it. It was heartfelt, fun, and full of hope. I enjoyed the premise, even if the stakes for the FMC were not high- despite it's efforts. I came for the relationships and the Christmas love vibes. The group of 4 main characters were so sweet and their friendship was just so NICE to read. Overall, I probably won't pick it up again, but I truly enjoyed this little Christmas gift in a story.

This isn’t your typical fake dating book. It focuses on Maggie, an IT supervisor at a company and her 3 subordinates/friends, Frank, Jasper, and Leo. Maggie was planning on spending Christmas alone but is instead invited to stay with these 3 kings over the Christmas holiday. Meanwhile, she discovers she must let one of them go from the company in the new year but, which one of her friends will she choose and how will it change their dynamic?

This wasn’t as romantic to me as I wanted it to be but, I appreciated the found family vibes and the descriptions of the places our FMC steps into. It definitely felt like a cozy Christmas read and I could see some readers really resonating with it! The IT department representation was particularly funny and spot on.

Thank you Kristen Bailey, Storm Publishing, and NetGalley for providing this ARC in exchange for an honest review.

We Three Kings is one of the best romcom reads of the year! I absolutely loved it and the book made me laugh out loud too many times to count! Kristen Bailey has become one of my favorite authors because she will always find a way to tell a story and put a smile on your face. Maggie Field is an IT supervisor and has 3 "geeky" men that are in her department. Their office is kept in the basement and her department is never invited to the big company parties. The entire company would be lost without the IT Department, but they're not included in social events. Maggie's going to be alone for Christmas break as her parents are on a cruise. She's going to housesit while they're gone. She's kind of looking forward to it and the movie marathon that she can indulge in.

When the 3 guys find out that she's going to be alone, they each invite her to come with them for different parts of the break. Frank needs a plus one for his sister's wedding that he's dreading. Maggie will be his plus one and stand up for Frank to his family. Jasper invites her to his country home when she's done with the wedding duties. Leo invites Maggie to his family home a couple hours from London. His entire family will be there and it will be cozy and fun! She'll go with Leo once Jasper's family gets ready to go on their ski trip. A week that was going to be lonely has turned into a week full of fun with 3 guys she genuinely likes as friends. There's one guy though that she would like to be more than friends with. She's excited to see what he's like outside of work over a few days.

The last day of work before break, Maggie sends the guys home a few hours early. They're in the basement so who's going to know? Her desk phone rings and Maggie's boss asks her to come up to her office. Maggie can't imagine what she wants as it's the last day! Maggie's boss tells her that she has the Christmas break to decide which one of her team to let go. The company needs to make some cuts to save money and one of the cuts is a person on Maggie's team! When Maggie returns to work on January 2 she is to give her boss the name of the person to be cut. Her boss says they will receive a nice package and the company will help them to find another job. Maggie and her team have become good friends and enjoy spending time together. She' can't imagine having to let one of them go! So much for a fun Christmas break!

As you enjoy reading Maggie's adventures with the guys you'll be roaring with laughter at times and your heart will break at times. We Three Kings is a fantastic book that puts you in the holiday spirit if you're not there already. I loved We Three Kings and rate it 5 stars with my very highest recommendation! I can't say it enough, read this book! I'd like to thank NetGalley and Storm Publishing for an advanced copy of We Three Kings in exchange for a fair review! I love Kristen Bailey's writing and look forward to her next book! #WeThreeKings

Another Fabulously Festive story from the queen of laugh out loud books! We Three Kings is such an easy, fun read that will get you in the festive spirit in no time 🎄 the characters are the forefront of this book and a wonderful friendship theme runs throughout it with a dose of festive family antics, fun adventures and a hint of spice! It’s heartwarming and hilarious, cosy and charming and like with Kristen’s Christmas book last year ‘Five Gold Rings’ I would recommend adding it to your TBR if you haven’t already - switch your tree lights on, light your candles, grab a baileys (or whatever your Christmas tipple is and enjoy!!
Thank you Kristen & Netgalley for sending.