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Maggie works in IT, and her three coworkers all invite her to stay with them over Christmas. Before she leaves for her holiday, she finds out she has to fire one of them. The book goes through her adventures with each of the men, and they are so good! They are not all romances, and I loved the friendship relationships just as much!

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I want to start by saying that the audiobook is very well done. The narrator did an excellent job with the different character voices.
This book was simply adorable and an absolute must read for this holiday season. The story centers on four people who work in the IT department at their job. Maggie is the manager in charge of Jasper, Leo and Frank. Maggie is told that her department has to downsize and she needs to pick one of them to let go. This is heartbreaking for Maggie as she has become very close friends with all of them and has a romantic connection with Leo. Maggie spends part of the Christmas holiday with all three guys getting to know their families. This story was very well done. We get to know all four characters very well and the found family aspect is very sweet. The relationship between Maggie and Leo is so special and how the other two guys help them get together is lovely. It is funny and not overly Christmasy but just enough to make it a delightful holiday read.

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Another Christmas winner from Kristen Bailey full of her trademark banter, wit and heart narrated by the fantastic Harrie Dobby. ‘We Three Kings’ could best be described as a cozier ‘The IT Crowd’ (early 2000s UK TV show) Christmas romp com with a dash of romance.

Twentysomething Maggie is an IT manager of a close-knit team of fellow young nerds – the shy Frank, snarky Jasper and calm Leo. But just before the Christmas holidays, Maggie is told she must make one redundant all while they’ve organised for her to spend their Christmas holidays with her so she won’t be alone. Who will Maggie choose? And why is she seeing Leo in a different light?

Yet again Harrie Dobby brings to life Kristen Bailey's book with her soothing voice that has the right amount of expression and drew me into the fun and antics as Maggie goes to each Christmas celebration. She is the perfect choice for narrator.

I adored their little found family and how they all love and respect each other. Each of the different holidays was a lot of fun and I loved how sweet Maggie and Leo were together. The only thing I felt wasn’t as strongly conveyed is Maggie’s career given she was employed as a department supervisor in her early 20s. Also, perhaps THAT development with Leo came a bit too early on and a slower build-up of tension would’ve created a bit more sexual tension. But these were minor because I was too busy being swept up into each of Maggie’s Christmas holidays wondering whom she would pick. I also loved the Eve cameo!

Best listened to with a cheeseboard and prosecco.

Thanks to Dreamscape Select/Storm and NetGalley for the ALC.

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This was so heartwarming, funny and adorable a proper rom-com but with men setting up the couple! Narrating was perfect.

Thank you NetGalley and Dreamscape Select for the opportunity to review this ARC.

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This book was so cute! Perfect holiday feel good read!

I think my favorite part of the book was the friendship between Maggie & the three guys. It reminded me a lot of New Girl. It was wholesome, fun and funny. All the wacky shenanigans had me laughing out loud.

The romance is cute and will definitely melt your heart.

The narrator did a fabulous job portraying the story. Loved the voices!

A wonderful holiday read that will put you in the spirit!

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Kristen Bailey, you need to get this book to Hallmark channel to make the most darling, fun, and adorable Christmas movie ASAP. This book was phenomenal! It was so fun, and witty, and honest. I loved the main character. Your writing so beautifully allowed the reader to feel like her best friend. She was so fun to walk alongside her wild journey at Christmastime. Loved it! You are a fantastic writer.

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In case you’re wondering based on the cover, this is NOT a reverse harem book.

We Three Kings is a cozy holiday workplace romance. Maggie develops her friendships with her found family who are there for her over the holidays when her parents are away. She is a cheerleader for the three men she supervises but has sparks flying with one of them. I wouldn’t say there is a miscommunication trope in this book, but more of a social anxiety struggling to communicate trope. Maggie is a female in a heavily male industry and I personally found her relatable because I have the same social awkwardness as her.

The audiobook narrator had a great voice and really added character to the story.

If you’re looking for a non-spicy cozy holiday rom com, this should definitely be a contender.

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Maggie is the head of IT and she manages a team of awkward misfits in their basement office. But she loves them all. When they find out that her family will be on a cruise at Christmas, leaving her alone, they come up with a plan. She will spend time with each of them over the holiday break. Just as she is leaving the office on the last day before the break, HR tells her she has to pick one of her team to lay off. The company is downsizing. She spends the holiday break loving each of her employees more, all while dreading the decision. To make matters worse, she is falling for one of them. How will she ever decide?

Cute, funny, predictable. (I saw the ending from the moment the conflict was introduced.) I love how each family was so different, yet Maggie won over all of them. It was a great example about how you make your own family.

Harrie Dobby narrates the audiobook. She does a good job.

I received an advance audio copy in exchange for an honest review.

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I loved We Three Kings! This audiobook was such a fun and heartwarming listen, perfect for getting into the festive spirit. Maggie Field is such a relatable character, and her holiday adventure with her three workmates had me laughing and rooting for her the whole time. Each of the guys (Frank, Jasper, and Leo) brings their own charm.

The story has the perfect blend of humor and emotional moments, especially as Maggie faces the tough decisions. Kristen Bailey really nails the balance between lighthearted romcom vibes and the more heartfelt dilemmas Maggie deals with.

The narrator, Harrie Dobby, was absolutely amazing too! She captured each character so well, and made the whole experience so much more enjoyable. If you're into festive romcoms with a dash of workplace romance and lots of laughs, We Three Kings is a must listen!

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