Swoon-worthy book boyfriends for every mood
- evemrileyauthor
- Aug 1
- 3 min read
Hey lovely readers - Eve here!
Scotland summer has delivered in its usual fashion of chilly mornings and lots of rain, so when I’m not escaping off to some Italian sun, I shall be cosying up enjoying some more book boyfriends waiting for the sun to come out.
Whether you’re curled up on the sofa, soaking up the sun on a sun-lounger, commuting, or sneaking a break with your phone (no judgment), I’ve got the perfect fictional men for whatever mood you're in. From slow-burn CEO romance to enemies-to-lovers angst, these book boyfriends deliver all the heart flutters. Let’s get to it 💘
🥁 Bennett from Rebellious by Kristy Marie
Mood: Rock-star romance with heat and heart
Bennett, drummer of Wild Minds, brings that broody, inked-up intensity we crave - plus emotional depth and devotion under the leather.
Bennet will have you reaching for the tissues and feeling every emotion ever... I promise you!
🎩 Luc O'Donnell from Boyfriend Material by Alexis Hall
Mood: British rom-com banter with real emotional payoff
Luc is delightfully messy, sarcastic, and reluctantly charming - his fake relationship with buttoned-up Oliver delivers all the laughs and longing.
Luc will have you booking flights to London ASAP.
🔁 Gabriel Sinclair from If You
Stayed by Brittainy Cherry
Mood: Second-chance heartbreak and slow emotional healing
Gabriel is trying to piece together a love he doesn’t remember - and it’s impossibly tender watching him fall in love again for the second time.
Gabriel will have you believing in love all over again, ah I love these two!
💼 Janus Phillips from The Refusal by Eve M. Riley
Mood: Ice-cold boss slowly warming into lover
Okay, yes, I am biased - but Janus has that irresistible ‘grumpy boss secretly cares too much’ energy. Stoic on the outside, emotionally generous once you earn his trust.
Janus will win your heart and the heattttt! Prepare yourself, you've been warned.
🔮 Malakai Noble from Faking with Benefits by Lily Gold
Mood: Poly romance + friends-to-lovers chaos
Malakai is the flirt - smooth-talking, always teasing - but he’s more than charm. The tension (and tenderness) between him and the heroine? Off the charts. Plus, this reverse harem rom-com has all the heat and heart.
Why They’re All Book‑Boyfriend Material 💘
Emotional arcs that feel earned These guys don’t just show up with six-packs - they grow, learn, and love deeply.
Genres for every vibe You want hockey spice, historical longing, queer tenderness, or office slow burn? Done.
Moments that stay with you Whether it’s a hand on the small of your back or a whispered confession - they stick.
Mood Matcher 💫
Your Turn! 💌
Tell me: which of these guys fits your current mood? Or introduce me to your ultimate book boyfriend - I’m always looking for my next fictional crush. 👀
Until next time, keep swooning. And if you need help choosing your next read, you know where to find me...
Eve x
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