I loved this book! It was witty, fun, and insightul. I always look forward to a good holiday read and this filled my winter bucket. In addition, it introduced me to more from this author and I read most of her back catalog. Would recommend for a cozy, fun, holiday read.

Such a great Christmas book! That said I read it in January and I still loved it. A great read about work friends and family dynamics. The characters are really well written and the relationships feel completely believable. Highly recommend it!

If you are looking for a charming Christmas easy-read that blends close friendships, sweet romance, and the joy of chaotic families then I cannot recommend We Three Kings highly enough.

There is fabulous cast of characters that I genuinely loved. The chemistry between all of them felt perfect too; their friendships and dynamics felt realistic and utterly endearing. We also get to know all of them more and more as the story unfolds which was very cleverly done.

It felt like the perfect rom-com, with several scenes that actually made me chuckle out loud! I loved that the entire Christmas season was littered with hilarious incidents as it just created such a wonderful atmosphere.

The only reason we’re not looking at 5 stars here is that I think the second half was overly long.
I think if the second half had been tighter it would have allowed the momentum to really flow and this would have been an easy 5* review from me.

Overall, this was an absolute joy to read and I will absolutely be looking at what else Bailey has written as this was just such a thoroughly enjoyable book.

Also, don’t let the Christmas theme put you off reading this at any point in the year. While I will definitely be rereading it next festive season, it’s such a lovely cosy romance that you could enjoy this no matter the season.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for an E-ARC

I struggled to get into this book due to the writing style. I think it was written more for a teen audience so the writing was informal to cater to that audience. The premise was also very predictable/cliche.

First of all I would like to say thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for this Arc in exchange for an honest review.

I have loved all the books written by Kristen Bailey and as soon as I saw this I knew I needed to read it asap! It also helped that it was a holiday theme so helped to get me into the festive spirit. Even though this is a holiday story you could easily read it at anytime of the year!

All the characters were written perfectly and helped to push the story forward. There was also a lot of laugh out loud moments which I always expect from this author.

I can't wait to see what is next.

This is the second book by this author I have read and the first book took some beating !
This second book beats the first , absolutely brilliant.
The four main characters, all co workers were excellent, and the bond between them was heartwarming, loved how the storyline progressed .
Great plot, brilliant characters, all written in a wonderful writing style,
Highly recommended for an entertaining, easy read which will stay with you .
Loved it
Thank you to Netgalley, Storm Publishing , and Kristen Bailey for letting me read this book in exchange for an honest review

This was an absolutely adorable Christmas read filled with friendship, love and coworkers/friends who become family.

I'll admit- it took me a couple of chapters to actually get into this book. I wasn't feeling the nerdy IT characters, but once I got to know Frank, Jasper and Leo a little more, I fell in love with them the way Maggie did. Instead of spending Christmas alone, each of Maggie's coworkers offer to spend part of the holiday with her. Being Frank's wedding date was a hoot, especially the lost and found coat and Maggie's scathing comments to Frank's sisters. Spending the holidays with Jasper was just as fun (swoon to Miles and the fox!). However, Leo was my favorite of all. A longtime crush that lead to a fiery hot holiday romance was the perfect ending to Maggie's Christmas with her three kings.

I also loved the Christmas Eve appearance from some of Kristen Bailey's previous characters!!

I really joyed this book, it was great fun and romped along at a good speed! it was very amusing, lots of fun random characters along the way but the storyline kept to its plan and the ending was perfect. I would highly recommend this book x

I absolutely loved this book! The four main characters are all fantastic, and I was especially captivated by Maggie's relationships with each of them. As she spends time with them in their natural environments, you can really see her understanding deepen, and it adds such a rich layer to the story.

Maggie serves as the supervisor for a close-knit IT team in a big corporation. Together with Frank, Jasper, and Leo, they’ve spent the last four years not just working, but thriving as a unit. Their shared sense of humor and passion for technology makes them a dynamic crew. However, the unfortunate reality is that they're often overlooked by the company, missing out on the extravagant Christmas party that everyone else is attending. So, Maggie takes matters into her own hands; she decides to plan their own festive celebration in November. It’s during this cozy gathering that the guys discover Maggie will be spending Christmas solo, prompting them to invite her to join their families for the holiday.

Things take an interesting turn when Maggie learns that Frank needs a plus-one for his sister’s wedding. She willingly agrees to accompany him as a friend, but the dynamics shift dramatically when she finds out he has told everyone she’s his girlfriend! Frank's only motivation? To put a stop to his family's teasing about his single status. Going along with it for his sake, Maggie finds herself navigating an unexpected romantic conundrum. When she notices the chemistry between Frank and his old friend Norah, she encourages him to come clean. After all, why not see where things might lead for him and Norah?

The relationship between Maggie and Leo was another highlight for me. Leo has silently harbored feelings for her from a distance, and it’s only after a drunken night at the Christmas party that things take an unexpected turn. Waking up in Leo’s bed, Maggie realizes there’s been a shift in their dynamic. The way this blossoming romance unfolds feels so genuine and relatable, making it all the more enjoyable to witness.

Overall, this story is a delightful exploration of friendship, love, and the importance of connection. I found myself cheering for each character as they navigated their journeys!

I absolutely loved this everyday workplace book. We went on a journey to experience events with all of the office mates and gradually got more and more invested in their lives. A wonderful read.

I really enjoyed the premise of this book. The characters were funny and amusing to read about. First time reading anything by this author but will definitely look into other books written by them in the future. A nice romance for the holidays that doesn't take itself too seriously.

Wonderful story, great character development, great writing! Highly recommend this book. I thoroughly enjoyed it

I really enjoyed this book. I thought all four main characters were great and I really liked the relationship Maggie had with each of them and the way she began to understand them more as she spent time with them in their natural environments.

Maggie is the supervisor of a small IT team in a large company. She's worked with Frank, Jasper and Leo for the last 4 years. They all work well together, they have a similar sense of humour and of course, they love all things tech so they make a great team but unfortunately, they're often forgotten about by the company they work for so they weren't invited to the fancy Christmas party like everyone else. Maggie decides to throw their own Christmas party in November and this is when the guys find out Maggie will be spending Christmas on her own, so they intervene and have her spending time with Jasper and Leo at their families homes.

When Maggie finds out Frank needs to bring a plus one to his sister's wedding, she agrees to go with him as a friend but at the last minute she finds out Frank has told everyone she's his girlfriend. He has no ulterior motive behind it - he just wants his family to stop teasing him for being single. She goes along with it to help him out and when she sees the spark between Frank and his old friend Norah, she pushes him to tell Norah the truth so they can see where things might go.

I thought the relationship between Maggie and Leo was really well done as well. He's loved her from afar for so long and she's never noticed it but suddenly things change after she gets drunk at the Christmas party and ends up sleeping in Leo's bed. It felt like it all happened organically and as it would in real life.

There were a few laugh out loud moments throughout the book which I loved, especially when Frank is involved. He's so innocent and easily shocked.

Thanks to NetGalley and Storm Publishing for the opportunity to read and review this ARC.

Maggie has cultivated a supportive work family and appreciates each of the three guys who all work closely together in their IT basement. She has until after the festive period to decide which one she should make redundant and spends her holiday making the hardest decision (via a family wedding, sabotaging a fox hunt and some major flirty vibes) Cute parallels with Far from the Madding Crowd (my all-time classic) and very nicely finished with a Christmas bow.

A lovely Christmas read about family, friendships and more. An author I’d like to read more from too. Recommend picking up her books when you see them.

This was such a fun, cute Christmas read! I adored the friendship between our 4 main characters. You could really feel the love they had created within their little family. It was a little cheesy and predictable but that's what Christmas romances are supposed to be. All in all, a really fun festive read perfect for the holidays!

A cozy winter read that explores relationships and friendships and the dynamics of these connections. I found myself rooting for one of the three kings in particular the whole book! All the warm feels from this one!

4 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️. I started this book in December and what a fun book it was to read during Christmas time. All the characters were very likable. Each of them had a unique personality and it was just really fun reading about Maggie’s time with Frank, Jasper and Leo. And I must say I love the ending! This would make a really cute Christmas movie!

Thank you to NetGalley and Storm publishing for an advanced copy in exchange for an honest review.

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I can always count on Kristen Bailey to provide a good laugh and a fun holiday romance. If you are looking for a quick, fun read during the holiday season - look no further. The characters were charming, there is humor and a great plot that moves fast. You'll feel some tension but no explicit spice as this book is as much a story about friends as it also is a romance. I hope KB plans to come out with another holiday read next year because she's definitely on my auto-read list. Thank you to NetGalley and the publishers for the opportunity to read this ARC.

Thank you to Netgalley, Kristen Bailey, and Storm Publishing for this e-book in exchange for an honest review.

Book Review
This story took place from November, around Thanksgiving, to the beginning January, around Epiphany. It also is broken up into 5 parts.
Part 1 we meet the group of work friends Maggie, Leo, Frank, and Jasper. Decided to spend the holiday split a month the 3 and right before finds out she has to lay one of them off
Parts 2 Maggie plays a fake girlfriend for Frank (tells the truth so true love can prevail)
Parts 3 Maggie goes as friends with Jasper (warning Cute baby foxes make an appearance)
Part 4 Maggie and Leo spend time together (major mom humor when they babysit..if you've ever breastfed you'll understand)
Part 5 The Decision has to be made who to layoff.

This story was really wholesome and you find yourself really falling for the characters. Knowing she has to make the decision will leave you on the edge of your seat to see what she will do.

Book Synopsis
Maggie Fields loves her job as head of IT at a financial firm, and her three geeky but lovable work buddies. And when they invite her to stay with each of them for the holidays, she can’t resist the chance to get to know them better.

But then her boss tells her she has to make one of her beloved team redundant, and Maggie is distraught. Frank’s work is his world, Jasper’s sarcastic humour is everything, and Leo…well, he’s talented, professional, confusingly attractive, dependable, and funny… Maggie definitely doesn’t want to lose him.

With her career and her heart on the line, Maggie sets off on the Christmas adventure of a lifetime, from playing a fake girlfriend at a lavish wedding, to rescuing baby foxes on a posh country estate, to chasing a very confused donkey on Christmas Day in the Lake District. She can’t ignore the sparks between her and Leo – but she also can’t avoid her dilemma.

Can she find a way to keep her work family together, and maybe even find true love under the mistletoe?

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