These Swoon-worthy Book Boyfriends Are Now on Screen: Book-to-screen Hunks We Can’t Get Enough of
From Adam Carlsen to Conrad Fisher, these beloved book boyfriends are now our favorite on-screen hunks
Key Takeaways
- Discover screen adaptations that put your book boyfriends on the big screen.
- See which actors have brought your favorite book hunks to life on the screen.
- Enjoy watching these book-to-screen rom-coms and seeing your book crushes IRL!
Every reader has pictured a favorite book boyfriend a certain way—but a screen adaptation finally puts a face to the character they’ve been imagining. From top-notch brooders like Adam Carlsen in The Love Hypothesis to moody yearners like Conrad Fisher in The Summer I Turned Pretty, some of romance’s most swoon-worthy leading men have made the leap from page to screen.
Whether you first fell in love with them on the page or you discovered them when they graced your screen, these book-to-screen adaptation hunks have our hearts.
‘The Love Hypothesis’
Adam Carlsen
“You go near her again, you even think about her, I’m going to kill you.”—Dr. Adam Carlsen
Dr. Adam Carlsen is the epitome of the “black cat boyfriend,” a reader’s term for the brooding, guarded and mysterious romance lead. The character, whether on the page or on the screen, never reveals his softer side—until he meets the quirky and caring Olive Smith, who shatters his rough exterior.
Everyone first fell in love with the character in 2021 when The Love Hypothesis by Ali Hazelwood was published and his recent screen debut in the film earned a much larger fanbase. Portrayed by Tom Bateman, the actor brought all of his beloved qualities to life.
‘Off Campus’
Garrett Graham
“Now you can blush.”—Garrett Graham
Garrett Graham, the Briar University ice hockey star, has been making fans blush for years. Whether you know him from The Deal published in 2015 or Off Campus, the show heard around the world, he’s been stealing hearts in all media forms. The cool, confident and charismatic character is often considered a green flag to readers and viewers, pushing for open communication and showcasing emotional intelligence and mutual respect. The hockey playboy quickly showcases his soft side after meeting Hannah Wells, whose authenticity and positivity made him fall hard.
Belmont Cameli’s on-screen portrayal of Garrett only helped to round out the character and earn an abundance of new admirers, which may or may not have to do with lines he said like “Now you can blush”—and maybe the endless abs. If you’ve found yourself falling for this Off Campus hunk, you’ll certainly want to tune into Season 2 for Dean DiLaurentis.
‘The Summer I Turned Pretty’
Conrad Fisher
“No matter what happens, we’ll still be infinite.”—Conrad Fisher
A yearner is described as someone who feels deep and intense longing for a person and The Summer I Turned Pretty’s Conrad Fisher is the blueprint. In both the book trilogy and the TV adaptation, Conrad serves up some of the most charming lines and takes part in ultra-romantic gestures like writing letters to Belly while she’s away in Paris.
If you hadn’t already fallen for Conrad in the books written by Jenny Han beginning in 2009, then Christopher Briney’s portrayal in the series certainly won you over. When he says things like “I still love you. I don’t think I’ll ever get you out of my system,” it’s difficult not to fall for the fictional hunk.
‘People We Meet On Vacation’
Alex Nilsen
“I don’t want to be your f– friend, Poppy… I want you.”—Alex Nilsen
Every grumpy-sunshine romance needs the grump and People We Meet on Vacation gave readers and fans Alex Nilsen. The cautious, reserved rule follower is the complete opposite of his best friend and eventual love interest, Poppy, but it’s not long before readers and fans see another side of him.
His caring, considerate and supportive side made everyone fall hard for him, especially when he showed his love by skipping an incredible vacation to take care of a sick Poppy. Thanks to Tom Blyth’s portrayal of the character, he’s been one of the most sought after book boyfriends and adaptation hunks of recent years.
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