MC Danielsen
Teen & YA Romantic Comedy
A story for anyone who's faced change, been uncertain, needed to learn their worth. Basically a story for all of us. At least those of us who haven't reached perfection.
Book 1 in a 5 book series
Almost Missed Our Shot


The story of Ivy & Aiden—best friends since forever, until a summer apart and a few (thousand) unsaid words change everything.
Now, with high school just beginning, Ivy’s ready to find her own rhythm even if Aiden’s on a different playlist.
If you want to be where all the best stories start off the map and you'll find
laughter, chaos, and quirky characters
you've landed in
the right place.


Girl & Boy Next Door
High School Athlete
Best Friends Since Forever
High School Musician
Almost Missed Our Shot
Swoony , Sweet, Slow Burn Romance


Summer Camps & Backyard S'mores
“Did you say nice stuff yet? Like ‘I don’t hate your face’ or ‘there’s no boogers in your nose’?”
I put my hands over his. “I’ve seen you eat mud and put peanut butter in your ears. I’m not going anywhere now.”
Small Town Vibes
Bison, somewhere in the nearby National Park. But please don't get up close and personal. They're mean.
“Of course you deserve me to come, Aiden. Mistakes don’t cancel that.
Not when we really need each other.”
A small town full of tight-knit friend groups, younger siblings who will probably
take over the world, and the kind of slow-burn chaos that’s worth waiting on.
“Hey there, little ones,” I whispered. “I’m your big brother. I’m here now. Mommy loves you—she’ll be here soon.”
I chuckled, fighting back tears. “I haven’t called her Mommy in a while.
But…we’ve got a good one. A good daddy too.”
Showing up for her is more important than making any three pointer.
“If it isn’t our two favorite childhood besties, finally staring their destiny in the eyes.”
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