Snowy Night with a Stranger by Jane Feather, Sabrina Jeffries, Julia London

   Snowy Night with a Stranger is a compilation of 3 stories in one book.  I figured that since its Christmas time I should read something accordingly.  Well, my mistake.  Do yourself a favor and NEVER READ THIS BOOK!  Each story is just around 100 pages long, not enough to give the characters much depth and not enough to develop sincere relationships.  Its like they meet, the give in to lust and do the nasty and then get married.  End of story.  The best of the three was "When Sparks Fly" by Sabrina Jeffries.  And then the other two were tied in awfulness.

Book Blurb:
     A Holiday Gamble-  Edward Vasey, Viscount Allenton, is journeying precariously through a snowstorm when his coach is overtaken by highwaymen!  Robbed of his money, Ned takes refuge at Selby Hall, where a spirited beauty with a shocking secret may steal something more-- his heart.
    When Sparks Fly- When a coach accident strands heiress Elinor Bancroft at the home of the notorious Black Baron, she discovers the Christmas Day heartache that darkened his soul years ago-- and her generous heart brings a festive air to his home and reawakens his spirit to love.
    Snowy Night with a Highlander- Searching for her rakehell brother, an earl lying low in the wake of a scandalous affair, Fiona Haines is led by a rugged highlander who obscures his scarred face.  As they journey on, Fiona draws closer to her brave enigmatic protector== but will fury or passion ignite when he reveals his identity?

I've broken the ratings down and did one for each story.

Rachel's Rating: Whole Book: 13

A Holiday Gamble              When Sparks Fly              Snowy Night with a Highlander
Rachel's Rating: 11              Rachel's Rating: 15             Rachel's Rating: 12
Plot:  4                                  Plot: 5                                      Plot: 4
    Strong Beginning: 1            Strong Beginning: 2                   Strong Beginning: 1
    Keeps You Hooked: 2         Keeps You Hooked: 2                 Keeps You Hooked: 1
    Predictability: 1                   Predictability: 1                          Predictability: 2
Characters: 4                       Characters: 5                             Characters: 3
    Believability: 1                    Believability: 1                           Believability: 1
    Intriguing Leads: 2              Intriguing Leads: 2                     Intriguing Leads: 1
    Secondary Characters: 1      Secondary Characters: 2            Secondary Characters: 1
Steaminess: 3                        Steaminess: 5                            Steaminess: 5
    Mood: 1                                 Mood: 2                                     Mood: 2
    Hotness: 1                              Hotness: 2                                  Hotness: 2
    Number of Times: 1               Number of Times: 1                  Number of Times: 1