It’s official: the internet has dubbed Conrad Fisher a ‘black cat boyfriend’. Here are a few other black cat book boyfriends to keep you swooning.
Move over golden retriever boys – there’s a new popular guy in town. He’s broody, he’s mysterious, he’s emotionally vulnerable . . . he’s a black cat boyfriend.
A term recently resurrected by the popularity of The Summer I Turned Pretty, Conrad Fisher is the perfect example of a black cat boyfriend. Needless to say, we’re obsessed!
Are you looking for more black cat boyfriends to spice up your reading? So are we! Scroll on to find a list of our best examples, from the classic sad guy softie to the brooding fantasy hero.
Black cat book boyfriends
The Summer I Turned Pretty Jenny Han
The forever number one: Conrad Fisher from The Summer I Turned Pretty
The boyfriend that sparked it all. Connie baby is the black cat boyfriend we all want: attentive, goes to therapy, bakes for you. Men who yearn! Number one in our hearts.
Pride and Prejudice Jane Austen
The classic black cat: Mr Fitzwilliam Darcy from Pride and Prejudice
How could we put this list together without him? The original black cat boyfriend, Jane Austen knew exactly what she was doing with this tender, broody, eligible bachelor.
A Study in Drowning Ava Reid
The dark academia type: Preston Héloury from A Study In Drowning + A Theory of Dreaming
Difficult, fiercely loyal and protective of Effy, and obsessed with his studies. Preston is perfect black cat material.
The Inheritance Games Jennifer Lynn Barnes
The grandfather complex: Grayson Hawthorne from The Inheritance Games
He wears a suit, and he knows he looks good. Grayson is loyal to a fault, and the master of mask wearing. He loves big and would do anything to keep you safe, including taking a bullet for you.
Do You Ship It Beth Reekles
The nerd: Max from Do You Ship It?
This You’ve Got Mail-esque contemporary romance has the nerdy black cat boyfriend of your dreams. Slightly acerbic at first but deeply passionate, Max is sure to win you over.
The Glittering Edge Alyssa Villaire
The Bad Boy: Alonso De Luca from The Glittering Edge
Alonso is the kind of black cat that would helpfully knock your trinkets off the counter. Sweet, snarky and full of yearning, this witchy boyfriend will be sure to charm you!
Book Lovers Emily Henry
The Rival: Charlie Lastra from Book Lovers
If ‘Black Cat Boyfriend’ was in the dictionary, Charlie from Book Lovers would be the reference picture. He works in a small-town bookstore, he’s your cutthroat nemesis, and he’s madly in love with you . . . what more do you need?
Wuthering Heights Emily Brontë
The dedicated: Heathcliff from Wuthering Heights
Not everyone will love you beyond the grave, but Heathcliff will. If you want an all-consuming love where your souls are made of the same stuff, and a black cat boyfriend to haunt forever, Heathcliff is the guy for you.
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