Substitute lover? Poppy Carlton: Cousin to the groom. She is devastatedwhen Chris falls in love and marries someone else. She will never loveagain. James Carlton: The groom's older brother--and best man. Mocking andcynical, he is the exact opposite of fun-loving Chris. James taunts Poppythat she should find herself a real man and leave her adolescent fantasiesbehind. He is not averse to showing her just what real passion is about. Buthow can he be sure that her response is for him? Perhaps she's just usinghim as a substitute for his brother....