This was such a fun book to read. I really loved this Christmas Rom Com. Definitely has all those hallmark channel or netflix holiday feels. I like the plot and characters. I was rooting for all of them.

We Three Kings follows Maggie who works in IT, as she’s thrown together with three of her coworkers for the holidays. It’s classic Kristen Bailey: winsome, quirky, poignant, and hilariously entertaining, with a nice dash of romance. A perfect read for the holiday season, or really anytime throughout the year you need a pick-me-up.

Harrie Dobby did an excellent job narrating the audiobook.

Thank you Kristen Bailey, Storm Publishing, and NetGalley for providing this ARC for review consideration. All opinions expressed are my own.

We Three Kings is the quintessential Christmas romance novel. It's got heart, humor and plenty of holiday misadventures. We follow Maggie, the head of her company's small IT department. She ends spending the holidays with her three employees, developing a romance with one, and close friendships with other two. She goes to a wedding with one, a sprawling manor with another, and spends a cozy Christmas with the third's family. However, things go awry when, just before embarking on this adventure, she's told she must lay off one of them. This conflict feels real and serious, and the author writes each of the men Maggie works with in such an endearing way. They are all unique, and lovable and I really felt for Maggie. The romance was truly sweet, and I really appreciated how Maggie and her love interest considered the issues with their boss/employee dynamic. My only issue with the love story is the spice, which is closed door, but there is still plenty of mentions of an awkward phone sex situation. Still, that barely takes away from Maggie's fun holiday hijinks that involved rescuing baby foxes, fake dating and stealing a donkey. Plus, the audiobook experience was great. Definitely think this is a holiday romance that will bring cheer to many.

It was really ok. I was expected something a little more on the romcom side but this was just a quick, mindless read for the holidays. It was nice to have such a focus on friendship, especially between men and women which always seems to end up in a romance (it did here as well but with one dude out of three). The third act conflict was honestly avoidable had she talked to them in the first place and I thought it kinda ruined the book. If you planned on reading it, go ahead, but otherwise don't go out of your way to read that one.

I received a copy of this audiobook from netGalley for a honest review.

I laughed out loud at this audiobook! Some of the situations Maggie gets herself into are so funny. The tension of the firing or redundancy seemed unnecessary but the ending was handled well. All in all a very enjoyable book!

Loved this Christmas book from Kristen Bailey! Kristen can basically do no wrong IMHO! She kills it in the rom-com department and slays when you add in the Christmas twist! Adored this book and can’t wait for more from Kristen! Total laugh out loud moments throughout and hilarity ensues! Just all around a great read for the Christmas season!

When Maggie doesn’t have a Christmas plans, her three friends, and employees, invite her along with them and their families for the week. But before she can join the first, the HR department notifies her that she must make one of them redundant in the new year. As she spends more time with each of them men, it makes it harder and harder to make the decision.

Cute and sweet. Maggie is likeable enough, without being too much. The men are all likeable in their own, individual way.

Laugh out loud moments and sweet moments of Maggie being invited into other families and their Christmas traditions.

The Christmas rom com that will have you giggling your way through the season, but beware as with any good rom com where there is laughter there will be tears too! Grab a cozy spot, a warm drink and curl up to giggle your way through a wonderfully woven story of friendship and family that will have your Hallmark movie loving heart swooning and crooning for more! Set in London, this story is a wonderful collection of unique characters that will pull on your heartstrings and make you fall in love with them. Do you love a good rom com that makes you feel a plethora of emotions? Then this book fits the bill! Looking for a good rom com with a holiday theme? Check, check, check as this book takes you from Thanksgiving on past New Years. Like a good audiobook? Trifecta! The narrator really brings the characters, emotions and holiday spirit to life making the story even more heartwarming than I expected!

Kristen Bailey’s We Three Kings is a delightful holiday story packed with humor, heart, and complex emotions. The protagonist, Maggie, faces an impossible dilemma: she must let go of one of her three employees, who also happen to be her closest friends. As if that’s not hard enough, she’s also spending the holidays with each of them, adding layers of guilt and emotional tension to her decision.

The strength of the book lies in its characters. Leo is effortlessly charming and deeply caring toward Maggie. Jasper balances his no-nonsense demeanor with a surprisingly compassionate side, while Frank’s bluntness and workaholic tendencies are softened by his hidden kind heart. Their distinct personalities and interactions make them unforgettable.

Bailey’s sharp wit keeps the story consistently funny, while the emotional depth ensures it’s more than just a lighthearted read. It’s a testament to friendship, loyalty, and navigating life’s toughest decisions. The audiobook narration brings the characters to life, making the experience even more enjoyable.

We Three Kings is an absolute gem, perfect for the holiday season or any time you’re craving a story that will make you laugh, cry, and cherish the people in your life.

What a treat! I thoroughly enjoyed Kristen Bailey's marvelous We Three Kings.

This one reminded me a bit of Bridget Jones, just because of the plucky heroine and the wacky friend group. Plus romping all over the British countryside lends to that atmosphere too.

The story totally resonated with me and the characters are completely engaging. What fun.

The audio version is beautifully performed by Harrie Dobby.

Thanks to Net Galley for the advanced Listener copy! This is a very fun Rom -Com for the holidays. Contemporary setting - fake dating-workplace romance. I did enjoy this novel and the narrator was top notch. I felt transported to current day London! This is a somewhat low stakes, very realistic romance full of friendly situations and fun, with of course one big problem for our main character Maggie to solve! This would make a fun gift for the romance lover on your list- even if that romance lover is you! Treat yourself!
The audio book was really fun, and the narration was so on point, there were no really sticky plot points and I feel like this would be a hit for any romance reader-especially those in the age range of 20-35.

We Three Kings is a lovely holiday romance/women’s fiction with excellent moments filled with humor and heart. The story is told from the perspective of a female character who is trying to navigate a career, life, and the boundaries of work friends who have become family. When her coworkers find out she plans to spend the holidays alone, they craft a plan for her to spend time with each of them instead. Along the way, her love for the three men grows, and she discovers who she’s meant to be.

If you’re in the mood for a heartfelt Christmas story that juggles both challenging topics and comedy, while keeping the delivery lighthearted, this story is for you.

I listened to the audiobook version of this story which was performed by a single narrator. The narrator did a fantastic job bringing this story to life. I listened at 1.75x speed (my normal audiobook listening speed is 1.75-2x speed).

Thank you NetGalley and Dreamscape Select for this advanced audiobook copy.

This was the coziest read!

There were cozy fireplaces and Christmas decorations and yummy treats throughout!

I wasn’t sure how the dynamic would play out with three separate guys (and no, sadly it’s not a why choose!). But the author did such a great job fleshing out each relationship, and we got to see such beautiful platonic friendships. And yes, the romance, when it does start to get rolling with one of the guys, is so sweet!

There is some sexual tension, but it’s strictly closed door.

I really appreciated Maggie as a main character, and being inside her head with the first person narration was lovely! She’s very self-aware, and has a nice balance between feeling her emotions but not being led astray by them, seen again and again in her difficult decision of which team member to let go.

I would recommend this to people looking for:
-workplace romance
-will they, won’t they
-set in and around London at Christmastime

I absolutely loved this one oh my gosh it was amazing I'm definitely going to be purchasing a physical copy for myself

ALC Review:

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Hailing from a small family, Maggie Fields finds herself with plans to spend the Christmas holiday solo. But when her three male workmates learn she will be all alone, they decide to take her in. With a full schedule, Maggie finds herself attending three very different celebrations. Will the holiday break bring Maggie closer to each of her coworkers, or will it drive a wedge between the tight knit group?

Kristen Bailey charmed me with this delightfully sweet holiday story!

We Three Kings is a romance, but I would argue the strongest example of love is that of philia and not eros. The relationships between the entire IT department; Leo, Maggie, Frank, and Jasper restored my hope in humanity. The four not only came together during times of need, but actively helped one another become the best version of themselves.

This book also contains:
-workplace romance
-fake dating
-friends to lovers
-holiday festivities
-laugh out loud moments
-found family

Consuming this as an audiobook was a wonderful experience. I adored hearing the story narrated by Harrie Dobby! Her accent was not only charming, but transported across the pond. I highly recommend listening to this book over reading!!!

Special thanks to Netgalley, Dreamscape Select, Storm Publishing, and Kristen Bailey for allowing me to read and listen to this book in exchange for my honest review.

I tried to get into this one but I couldn’t get my brain to connect to the story unfortunately. I sadly have to many books to get to I had to put it aside.

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This book is such a delightful, heartwarming Christmas story filled with love, laughter, and the magic of found family! This Christmas story, is would be a perfect read over the holidays,
It's a bit of a unique Christmas story, following four coworkers from a company IT department: Frank, Jasper, Leo, and, of course, our leading boss lady, Maggie. Her plans for a solo Christmas are upended when these favourite coworkers invite her to spend the holidays with each of them in turn.
Little do they know, Maggie has been tasked by HR with letting one of them go ...
Thank you, NetGalley and McMillan audio for the ARC !

The perfect holiday read for anyone who loves great banter, HEAs and a crew of misfits banding together.

We Three Kings was adorable and I loved seeing Maggie’s relationships with each of the guys develop as she dove head first into visits with each of their families. Author Kristen Bailey totally nailed the combination of heartwarming and hilarious.

Narrator Harrie Dobby did a great job. Usually third-person POV with a single narrator isn’t my favourite but I thought it worked well I. This case for the story.

Can’t wait to read Kristen’s next one!

Thank you to NetGalley, Dreamscape Select and Kristen Bailey for an early listening copy, these are my honest thoughts.

For the second year in a row this author has moved, captivated and conquered me. I loved this book. The bond between these 4 friends is strong and so moving. The journey they each had in the days before Christmas, and the dilemma that haunted Meg throughout Christmas. I loved the sweet and at the same time fun writing by the author. Not to mention that I loved seeing Eve from 5 Golden Rings again. I highly recommend it. Great to warm your heart this Christmas

𝗙𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵𝘁: So fun! Kristen does it again, another heartwarming holiday story. If you’re looking for a fun inexpensive way to travel around England for the holidays this year, look no further. This story will take you on an adventure full of friendship, love, loyalty, mistletoe, selfies with a donkey and found family.

Maggie is the manger for the company’s IT team. Her team is in the basement and is often overlooked for their hard work; so she has made it her mission to show her appreciation. She is proud of the team she has built and the sense of family she’s created. So when the team finds out her parent are taking a cruise and she will be solo this year for Christmas they step in and invite her along to their family Christmas events. But right before she leaves for the holidays she’s called into HR and finds out her team will be cut my 1 member and she needs to provide who it will be by end of year….

Follow Maggie along as she celebrates the holidays with each member of her team: Frank, Jasper and Leo. Each one of them will throw her into different situations as she visits their families and learns more about them. There will be everything from fake dating at a wedding, to saving fixes at a hunt, to sneaking in to take selfies with a donkey. Her time with them will be cherished and not forgotten which is making this decision hanging over her unbearable. What will Maggie do…

𝑳𝒊𝒕𝒆𝒓𝒂𝒓𝒚 𝑻𝒉𝒆𝒎𝒆𝒔 𝒀𝒐𝒖’𝒍𝒍 𝑭𝒊𝒏𝒅:

* Friends to Lovers
* Slow Burn
* Quirky Group IT Co-Workers
* She’s the Boss
* He Falls First
* Found Family
* Mistletoe
* 3 Family Holiday Gatherings
* England
* Single POV

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