I absolutely loved this heartwarming rom-com. SUCH a charming holiday tale with found family, friends-to-lovers, and (closed-door) slow burn romance. The writing was descriptive and cozy, completely pulling me into the festive story. As this was a seasonal workplace romance, I felt there was a bit of a fun and unique twist to the trope— and while the ending was a bit predictable, I really enjoyed how it was executed and was completely satisfied with the happily-ever-afters that the VERY lovable characters got. On top of all this, the narration for the audiobook was beautifully done. It fully engaged me and made for SUCH an easy and enjoyable listen.

This book is a total charmer! It's like a cozy Christmas sweater, perfect for snuggling up with on a cold winter day. The story follows Maggie, a tech whiz who's a bit overlooked by her company. Her three quirky but adorable coworkers, Jasper, Leo, and Frank, step up to make sure she's not alone for the holidays.

The narration is a bit ok, but it's easy to get lost in the heartwarming story. I had to slow it down to 1.5-1.7x from my usual 2x speed. I love how each family is so unique, and Maggie's ability to connect with them all is truly heartwarming. It's a great reminder that family isn't always about blood; sometimes, it's about the people who choose to be in your life.

A classic Hallmark holiday read. It’s lighthearted and enjoy the read. I enjoyed the characters and their relationship. The book got a little redundant to me at some points.
Thank you to NetGalley for providing me with an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

This is a very cute book that takes place in London. 4 work friends and their interactions, a little sweet romance with zero spice. It’s a perfect weekend/holiday book. Nothing deep. Thanks to @dreamscape_media and @stormbooks_co for the advanced copies of the audio and digital copies.
Narration was very good.

This was a sweet romance and story about friendship and family. The spicy level of this book is low which was just the right amount for me as I don’t enjoy overly spicy books, there was a lot of profanity but I honestly didn’t notice it— as it seemed naturally placed. There is diversity in the characters as well. The book focuses on the employees of an IT department which vaguely reminded me of the British TV series The IT Crowd. The story's theme is focused on the 4 coworkers and their relationship as found/ chosen family.

I listened to the audiobook. The narrator has a nice British accent and reads the story well. She has excellent voice changes for elderly women and children. I always find it takes me some time to get used to her way of inflecting the male voices. It is hard to distinguish at the beginning as it is very subtle, but as you listen, you get more used to it, and it becomes easier to hear the small change in the male voicing.

This is a fun holiday romance with a slow-burn romance.

Thanks to Netgalley and Dreamscape Select for this ALC. This is my honest review.

Another hilarious and heartfelt audiobook from my latest autobuy author. Kristin Bailey is certainly on the nice list.
Add this to your festive TBR immediately. I fell in love with the characters of We Three Kings right away and I felt like lived each Christmassy moment along side them. I laughed my head off and I really rooted for the romance and a happy ending for each person. It made me feel so happy reading it. I loved the narrator's performance, she does a fantastic job bringing this festive romance to life. I was impressed with the range of accents she provided, helping the listener to distinguish between the characters in those early chapters and embodying each of their personalities.

It’s the feel good, cozy read that every romance reader needs in the lead up to Christmas, and the perfect gift to pop in someone’s stocking.

Thanks SO much to the author, publisher and NetGalleh for a chance to review an advanced copy of the audiobook in exchange for an honest review.

My thanks for the audio book ARC goes to NetGalley and Dreamscape Select, Storm Publishing. I'm voluntarily leaving a review.

Genre: Romance, Contemporary Romance
Spice Level: Hard to determine. There is a scene without salacious details, but it's actually salacious and referred to fairly often. For that reason, I'd call it spicy—certainly not sweet.
Language: Lots of extreme profanity
Representation: One secondary character is gay, and the other is Asian.

I liked how the book centers around the employees at an IT department, their relationship as found family, and how much they care for one another.

The narration sounded quite nice, though the reader didn't change her voice much for different inflection for different characters. She definitely sounded British.

It's also fun to see the Lake District in a book! I'd love to visit but not during the winter.

This book seemed a little long to me, and maybe that's because I knew how it would shake out with the redundancy issue. However, I think many romance readers are going to love it. I'm knocking off a star for this and the language. Way to many f-bombs and other bits of profanity for me.

Happy reading!

Thank you to Netgalley, Storm Publishing and Kristen Bailey for the chance to read this book AND LISTEN to it in exchange for my honest review.

We Three Kings wowed me. If you're looking for romance and STRONG found family this holiday season- this book is for you. The story is cozy, believable and charming. Also- the way this is not an open door romance but is hotter than some open door romances is wild to me.

I know we are all used to falling in love with our MMCs, but get ready to fall in love with the whole dang friend group/work family/besties. I am equally obsessed with Jasper & Frank as I am with Leo. These are truly men written by women at their finest.

Regarding narration- this was done SO well. Perfect enunciation, clarity and enthusiasm. Definitely would happily listen to another book by this narrator.

What a wonderful story. This book was my introduction to this author and I am so glad I’ve found her. She creates wonderful fully formed real characters dealing with plausible real life issues. Maggie is an IT specialist with a team of 3. They are a very tight knit group as for the most part, ignored and or treated like third class citizens by their company. They’re actually not even invited to the company holiday party because “oops, they forgot all about them”says the head of the HR department as she is callously tasking her with a very difficult decision. She is looking for a quiet holiday alone and yet her team won’t hear of it. She spends part of the holiday with each of them all while silently dealing with her own emotional turmoil of having to make that tough decision post upon their return to the office. Love, friendship, family, work all explored in a wonderful love filled holiday rom-com. The narration was wonderful and added to the experience of this book.

I adore this heartwarming, funny Christmas romance. A group of misfit coworkers become found family. Jasper, Frank, & Leo find out their boss, Maggie will be alone at Christmas. They invite her along to their various Christmas activities & she develops a new appreciation for each of them. Unfortunately, she’s also been asked to make one of them redundant. She’s grappling with that impossible choice while growing closer to each of them. I laughed out loud several times. A lovely story of found family & unexpected connections.

Last year Kristen Bailey wrote one of my favorite Christmas romances of the year Five Gold Rings. This year she does it again with the absolutely charming and witty We Three Kings.

Meet Maggie Field who is in charge of the IT department of a financial firm. She oversees the "three kings of IT". When they find out that she will be alone during the Christmas holidays, they devise a plan to include Maggie in each of their family celebrations to make sure she is not alone. Maggie goes along with this plan, but there is a hitch. Just before Maggie leaves for the holidays she finds out that she has to layoff one person in her department in the new year.

This story is filled with so much heart and wonderful banter. Maggie is the absolute sweetest character filled with kindness and hilarious at the same time. Each family visit made me laugh and tear up a bit.

Thank you to Netgalley and Dreamscape Select for the advanced listener copy. Harrie Dobby was an amazing narrator, and I listened to the book in one day. This book is a must for your Christmas romance list!

"We Three Kings" is a heartwarming and witty holiday story about Maggie, a kind-hearted woman who does everything for her family and friends. Though her choices may be predictable, the warmth and love in her actions make the journey utterly captivating. Kristen Bailey’s storytelling is full of joy, humor, and charming situations, and Harri Dobby’s narration brings these to life beautifully. The friendships, banter, and emotional connections shine, making this an uplifting and endearing listen that reinforces the power of kindness and love. A delightful holiday treat!

Much thanks to Kristen Bailey, Dreamscape Select, and NetGalley for allowing me to listen to a free eaudio ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Possible spoilers

This was a wonderful, heartwarming Christmas novel. I adored Maggie and her IT kings. Maggie was sweet and kind and open-minded, but not meek or a pushover. Just a good person. A great lead character. Some might say she shouldn't be in lead positions if she can't make the hard decisions; some might also say she should have handled the situation differently. Both arguments are addressed in the narrative, and I see where they come from; it's probably wise to keep some distance between you and your subordinates. But their work environment and Maggie's personality wasn't going to allow that. I found her struggle very relatable and sympathetic, and I predicted its resolution pretty much from the moment the conflict was introduced.

Frank was probably my least favorite of the three kings, but not because he wasn't likeable, more that he just didn't have a very strong personality. Poor guy was the bane of Maggie and Leo's fledgling relationship, lol. Also I think he'd benefit from an autism assessment. One of my favorite moments was Maggie's heart-to-heart with his mom.

Jasper was my favorite king. He was hilarious, and I loved his relationship with Miles. Loved that they'd been life-long sweethearts. If I hadn't been so eager for things between Maggie and Leo to progress, I'd have wanted more time with Jasper. Their sabotage of the hunt (the reindeer onesie!), and the baby foxes.... So. Funny.

As for Leo.... I wasn't completely satisfied with his character. Well, no, that's not accurate. As a character he was lovely. Definitely a worthy love interest, very boy next door and sweet and thoughtful, with hidden depths and skills. Impromptu babysitting was another favorite sequence. A man comfortable with children and who knows what to do with a baby? Lock his ass down!

I guess it was his relationship with Maggie that left me wanting. It felt very much like playing red-light-green-light. She's his boss and isn't fully aware of how much he likes her---RED LIGHT. She calls him to chat and somehow lets a nip-slip---GREEN LIGHT*. He's too shy in the aftermath to talk to her and leaves her hanging---RED LIGHT. When they next see each other they flirt and hold hands---GREEN LIGHT. Gemma needs an emergency babysitter---RED LIGHT. They need to shower and he's supposed to have an empty flat---GREEN LIGHT. Surprise, flat isn't empty---RED LIGHT.

It continues to go back and forth like that to the point that I don't believe they ever actually had sex in the book. All that build up with no payoff? Not a good way to write a romance, even a subplot. No one likes a tease. Soooo frustrating. (Toward the end I was distracted and maybe it happened and I missed it. Pretty sure it didn't but apologies if that's the case.)

*What happened after the nip-slip, which we learn about later, felt out-of-character to me. She's just learning how he feels about her and discovering how she feels about him, and neither of them seem to have a bold enough personalty to be that, er, proactive. It bothered me the whole novel. It just didn't feel right.

Two last small things---First, I wish the flashbacks had been more clearly marked, because I didn't always realize it was the past at first and got confused. Second, don't Brits say "Happy Christmas" as opposed to Americans' "Merry Christmas"? I don't think "Happy Christmas" was ever said here. I mean, Brits can say "merry" if they want to, I was just confused. It might have been an edit made for the US market.

So it wasn't perfect, but it was pretty darn good and I wouldn't be opposed to more of Bailey's work. *checks library* Damn, they don't have her books, but I was able to tag them for possible future purchase. Fingers crossed!

If you're looking for a heartwarming novel full of holiday spirit and which has great characters, give this one a shot.

Maggie faces a tough choice: lay off one of her three beloved coworkers once the holidays come to an end. This heartwarming Christmas romance follows her holiday adventures as she navigates work drama, unexpected attraction to a colleague, and chaotic festive escapades.

I loved the characters in this story. It went on a little too long for me, fueled more by humorous episodes than a strong narrative drive. I was uncomfortable with the inappropriate nudity, which was borderline sexual harassment. Overall, though, it was a light, fun read.

Thanks, NetGalley, for the ARC.

#WeThreeKings by #kristenbailey is a 4⭐️ read for this Christmas! It really hit that holiday vibes, and got me into the mood for the end of the year with a sweet note we all need.

This was a good book. It's definitely not what I thought it would be. It looks like and seemed like a RH and it is definitely not. It's also not a there are 3 choices and she has to choose. So if that's what you want this is not it. I spent a good portion of the book being disappointed because of that and also it's total lack of spice. It did, however, pick back up at the end for me which is why I rated it in the middle. It's a good story and good book but maybe not for me.

4.5/5
Extremely well narrated. Loved the found family aspect. As well as the repeated fake dating. It was fun how different all the MMCs were.

We Three Kings delivers a delightful holiday romance filled with heartwarming moments and charming dynamics. The friends-to-lovers arc between Maggie and Leo is incredibly sweet, with an office romance twist that adds a dash of excitement to their relationship. Leo's love-at-first-sight attraction brings a swoon-worthy intensity, making their journey from coworkers to something more truly captivating. Maggie shines as a character—she's a great friend, a supportive boss, and someone who genuinely cares about the happiness of those around her.

The story's structure features Maggie's time with each of the three boys. Each boy brings something different to the table, showcasing unique qualities that make Maggie's holiday experiences memorable. Their distinct personalities stand out, creating an enjoyable contrast and allowing each character to have their moment in the spotlight. This book is perfect for anyone seeking a cozy romance with a holiday spirit and a healthy dose of charm.

I was so pulled into this story!! I loved Maggie’s character. Her dilemma she is faced with at the beginning of the story knowing after the holiday one of her coworkers will have to be cut from the team. Each of her three co-workers are inviting Maggie to their family celebration as she will be spending the holidays alone. This embarks on such a heartfelt, loving adventure with all these coworkers. I love the bond she has with each of them and the friendships she makes. The families she meets too! The audiobook was done by Harrie Dobby. Her voice was so easy to listen to and really told the story so well.

We three kings

Maggie is a boss lady at an IT firm. With the holidays coming up, she is invited to stay with each of her nerdy work friends (all male). They are a close group of friends and all joined the IT firm within a year of each other.

Jasper, Frank, and Leo all take their chance at courting Maggie and showing her around their hometowns after hearing she’ll be spending the holidays alone. The catch? Maggie has been told she has to cut one of them after the holidays as they downsize. Fake relationship trope x 3.

I enjoyed getting to know each of the “kings” and how their personalities contrast from each other.

If this isn’t already a Hallmark movie, it should be ! Cute and fun. This is my second Kristen Bailey book and it did not disappoint !

Thank you to NetGalley, Dreamscape Select, and Storm publishing for the ARC/ALC in exchange for an honest review.