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.

Maggie Field, an IT head at a financial firm, faces a lonely Christmas until her three quirky and endearing colleagues invite her to spend the holidays with them. This unexpected opportunity leads to a heartwarming adventure filled with laughter, unforeseen challenges, and the blossoming of a workplace romance.

The story beautifully captures the essence of friendship, showcasing how Maggie’s bond with her colleagues deepens through shared experiences and mutual support. The plot is filled with charming escapades, from a lavish wedding to a chaotic rescue mission involving baby foxes. The author masterfully balances humour and heartwarming moments, creating a delightful and engaging reading experience. Maggie is a relatable and endearing protagonist, while her colleagues, Frank, Jasper, and Leo, are each unique and charming in their ways.

The romantic tension between Maggie and Leo is skillfully built, adding a delightful layer of intrigue to the narrative. “We Three Kings” is a perfect holiday read, offering a heartwarming escape with its charming characters, witty banter, and festive atmosphere. It’s a testament to the power of friendship, the magic of the Christmas season, and the unexpected ways love can blossom.

Loved this! I started this book thinking it was your typical fake dating story. It wasn't. It was so much better. I loved the humor and all the characters. Frank was my favourite! Well done, Ms. Bailey!

I loved loved loved We Three Kings. A festive story of three work friends with a romance bubbling between Maggie and Leo. Family, fun friendship, at times sad but a must read book. Can’t wait for my next Kristen Bailey book.

Maggie was looking forward to a cosy solo Christmas after her parents went off on a cruise for the holidays, but when her workmates find out about her plans, she is invited to three different Christmases instead!

It will come in handy to get to know then a bit better as, just before she logged out for the break, HR told her hat she will need to make one of her team redundant in the new year, and she has know idea who to choose. But will it make her decision easier or harder?

This was a warm, funny, entertaining read, perfect for those readers who, like me, aren't up for all the schmaltz in their Christmas reads!

I loved this book!! The author did such a good job! I couldn't put it down. I enjoyed it from the beginning with no parts that slowed me down. The use of humor was perfect! I can't wait for more from this author!! I highly recommend this book!

Thank you Net Galley ARC

Absolutely brilliant book!
I am a big fan of this author and love the writing style!
I cant wait to read more!

4.25 ⭐️

Thanks to NetGalley and Storm Publishing for this eARC

I think this book is being promoted wrongly: the cover says “Fake Dating”, but if that’s what you’ve bought it for, I think you’d be disappointed. We Three Kings is a book about friendship, about loving the friends around you, feelings growing for someone you took for granted.
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 as one 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 (Five Gold Rings is a definite).

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.

4.5 stars rounded up! Maggie’s three nerdy IT colleagues (Leo, Frank, and Jasper) find out she will be spending Christmas alone, and all invite her to their various family Christmases. Along the way, she finds such a sweet family dynamic with them and also true love; the only catch is, she has to fire one of them by New Years due to budget cuts. I LOVED this book! It was SO cute, and I’m obsessed with all the guys and the found family dynamic with Maggie! It was so fun to read about their crazy Christmas adventures, and I absolutely loved the ending. I can’t wait to read more by this author!

Many thanks to NetGalley and Storm Publishing for the opportunity to read before pub day! ARC was provided by the publisher via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review. WE THREE KINGS is out now!