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Releasing August 20, 2025
She never thought he’d leave her on the sidelines.
Ivy Preston is headed to music camp, ready for two months away from her childhood best friend and next-door neighbor Aiden Pedersen. Two months away from ignoring her feelings, from feeling left behind, from making excuses for Aiden.
He never realized the easy stuff takes work too.
Aiden Pedersen is used to things coming easily. Used to keeping things quiet. His emotions. His doubts. And definitely his feelings for Ivy. But now she’s gone, and he’s starting to think not saying anything might become his biggest regret.
Swoony, sweet YA Romantic Comedy - Book 1 in a 5 book series
Told in dual POV with slow-burn chemistry, friendship-first romance, and the chaos of group chats and goodbyes, Almost Missed Our Shot is perfect for fans of Better Than the Movies and Tell Me Three Things.
A clean, slow-burn YA romance featuring missed chances, quiet love, and the best friend you almost lost
Hi, I’m M.C. Danielsen
- a YA romance author who believes love stories are funnier (and messier) when younger siblings crash your plans, your best friend might not just be your best friend, and your small-town summer doesn’t go remotely how you imagined. I write characters who are figuring themselves out, one dandelion wish or late-night confession at a time.
Why I Write What I Write
I tell stories full of heart, humor, and high school drama. Clean but swoony. Chaotic but real. My books are about friendship, first love, and all the big feelings that don’t fit into a college essay. Whether you’re team “they’ve always liked each other” or rooting for the slow-burn crush, you’ll find something to love — especially if you like smart girls, soft boys, and a little chaos.
My Books
My current series takes place in a small western North Dakota town where group chats, summer camps, and unexpected goodbyes collide. Riverbend High School Happy Endings is for anyone who’s ever made a mixtape in their head, fallen for someone too quietly, or learned the hard way that endings can sometimes be the beginning.