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Rune Kristiansen

A Thousand Boy Kisses by Tillie Cole

Boy Kisses

the boy who loves her with his whole heart.

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the line that explains him

“I’ll give you a thousand kisses, Poppymin. All of them. No one will kiss you ever, but me.”
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A Thousand Boy Kisses cover
spice level: 🌶

the book behind him

A Thousand Boy Kisses

by Tillie Cole

  • friends to lovers
  • grumpy x sunshine
  • second chance

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Tropefriends to lovers / grumpy x sunshine
Love languagequality time
Would he text backyes. especially if it’s poppy.

who he is

rune kristiansen is the brooding norwegian boy in a thousand boy kisses by tillie cole. black clothes, a camera, and a temper he doesn’t always know what to do with.

he feels everything deeply, even when it comes out as anger. but he’s tender, too. he pays attention. he remembers. and when the person he loves needs him, he shows up. fully, with his whole heart.

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Rune Kristiansen quotes

‹ Rune Kristiansen quotes

“I’ll give you a thousand kisses, Poppymin. All of them. No one will kiss you ever, but me.”

— A Thousand Boy Kisses by Tillie Cole
‹ Rune Kristiansen quotes

“I won’t move on from Poppy. I love her! Don’t you get that? She’s my everything and you’re ripping us apart.”

— A Thousand Boy Kisses by Tillie Cole
‹ Rune Kristiansen quotes

“Don’t think that just because I’m young I don’t recognize what I have with Poppy. I love her. I love her more than you could imagine.”

— A Thousand Boy Kisses by Tillie Cole
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frequently asked questions

who is Rune Kristiansen?
rune kristiansen is the mmc in a thousand boy kisses by tillie cole.
what book is Rune Kristiansen from?
a thousand boy kisses by tillie cole. start there.
how old is Rune Kristiansen?
17 when he returns to blossom grove. the story also follows him and poppy as children.
who is Rune Kristiansen's love interest?
poppy litchfield, his childhood best friend and first love.
does Rune Kristiansen end up with Poppy Litchfield?
poppy. their epilogue brings them together again, but this is not a conventional happy ending.
where can i find the best Rune Kristiansen quotes?
find this fictional boyfriend's best quotes (and my favorites) here.