Whipped

Alegria Girls #1

by Jonaxx

Entice Ralene dela Merced Esquivel owns Alegria. Siya ang spoiled brat ng mga dela Merced. All her whims, laging nasusunod. Lahat-lahat. Kaya hindi siya sanay na may bagay siyang hindi nakukuha. Hindi niya nakukuha ang atensyon ni Knoxx Montefalco. So she did everything to get his attention. She was determined to make him fall so hard for her. No one can stop her, even Knoxx's friend.

Kahit gaano niya pa ka alam na in love si Lumiere kay Knoxx, hindi niya tinigilan si Knoxx. But then a tragedy shattered her heart into millions of pieces. A tragedy she never thought to be possible.

Talaga palang hindi mo makukuha ang lahat ng bagay sa mundong ito kahit gaano mo pa kagusto. May mga bagay talagang sadyang hindi para sayo. There are loves you just can't hold alone. Loves who will drift no matter how tight you hold them. People who just can't be yours no matter how whipped you are.

Genres: Romance, Fiction

ebook

Published January 1, 2015

About the author

Jonahmae Pacala (publishing as Jonaxx) was never fond of reading longnovels during her elementary years but found a deep connection with sshort sad stories. She discovered her flair for writing at the early age of ten. What was once a hobby has now grown into a passion for writing online.

Reviews

[raya · Rating 2 out of 5]

bland main characters (rtc)

[Vanessa Kay · Rating 5 out of 5]

OMG! I can't believe I've taken for granted reading another story from Jonaxx this long! I am really really guilty. I've been waiting for this story to finish that's why I never check it out until last night. I am alone and I don't want to watch TV so I decided it's high time that I check out if this story is done. I want to fully enjoy this story that's why I really waited this long for it to finish, I can't tolerate waiting weekly updates that's why haha.

This story is really really really good, well, my raging 5-star rating sure is the evidence eh? I really don't know how to make this review, like honestly, I don't know how to make this review without squealing. I've finished reading this story just last night, or should I say, early this morning, so I'm still having a hangover. I really can't get over and it's making me look crazy because I keep on smiling, squealing, and daydreaming, good thing my mom isn't here yet to witness me losing my mind haha.

The story started when Entice (yeah, that's her name. So unique isn't it? lol) came back to Alegria after spending almost 10 years abroad. She's 18 and an only child that's why her family are so over protective of her. Since her cousin Hector is getting married, the family was so busy for the preparation, and Entice being Entice, don't want to wait another day at their mansion doing nothing, so she decided to escape. And then she reached Tinago falls and had a dip. After some few minutes, she was greeted with this oh-so-handsome heat-inducing man to fetch her, his name is Knoxx. And that's the beginning of Entice's admiration of him.

Well, as expected, the story's plot is new to me, haven't read it from other books yet so it's really very refreshing. I love how their relationship progresses (which was actually kinda into hate-romance thingy) and I just can't contain myself whenever I read some "kilig" worthy lines from Knoxx. Here's some of my favorites:

"Skype when I get home. I'll show you how alone I am in my house." (Oh my! Why does it sounds so sexy to me? Haha. Ikaw Knoxx ha, double meaning!)

Here's another one:

"Don't . Make. Me. Jealous". Dang! I won't for sure Knoxx haha lol.

You can read more here.

Honestly, I was really not that impressed with the first three pages of this story, I don't know but I can't read any jonaxx from them, or maybe I'm just adjusting? It's been like two months since I've last read from her so I guess that's the reason behind it. But thankfully, I was able to be in pace when I've read some familiar names from this story. I remember Knoxx from Until Trilogy so it was really nice to know that Jonaxx recycled her characters. Remember how I love to be one of the Montefalco cousins? Haha.

I still really can't believe I've read this 50 chapters story, excluding the epilogue, for just one sitting (well, actually it's one lying, haha, I was in bed). Well, it's only Kelly Oram, Sonia Francesca, Mary Higgins Clark and Jonaxx can do that to me. All the scenes and conflicts hold up, and no confusions or questions or any questionable scenes at all. The antagonists (yeah, you read it right, there's not just one antagonist here) really surprises me. I thought I know what's going to happen, but Jonaxx being Jonaxx, proved to me again how unpredictable her stories are. I know I told you about my annoyance on b*tch third party, but surprisingly, I wasn't that angry to the extent that I want to get inside this story and kill that b*tch myself. Both the antagonist did their job but surprisingly I can sympathize with them too. Also, I just love how Jonaxx is making her story so great that you'll believe there's still things in this world that are perfect, and obviously, this story is one of them. Though, I think that the ending is quite lacking. I still want to read Entice and Knoxx getting married and Entice getting along with the Montefalco cousins. But the appearance of the Montefalco cousins remedied that, haha, I'm really such a sucker lol.

I don't have any problems with the characters. Both of the main characters are so realistic that it's so easy for me to picture them out and relate to them. Though, sometimes, I feel like I'm being harassed (in a nice way) when Knoxx is licking his lips while his face is so near to Entice. Haha, I really can't help myself and keep picturing him out doing that in my mind. OMG! I'm afraid I'm being seduced, haha. The number of characters are kinda long but surprisingly, it didn't made me feel overwhelmed. Probably because most of them are familiar to me including Hector, Chesca and the Montefalcos. The characters are also well introduced and this story didn't let me skipped some lines because I felt that if I do that, I'll be missing something out. And btw, the main female character's name is really unique and I just think it really suits her. I mean, she's undeniably ENTICING that's why Knoxx fell in love with her eh? hahaha.

This story was being told using Entice's point of view but I really love that the epilogue was taken from Knoxx's. So it was really clear to me how he really felt with Entice and how it all started. All supposedly questions that could arise was answered too and I just love it. It really sounded like Knoxx and it was really nice to know everything he did and feel about Entice.

Btw, this story has some SPG scenes but surprisingly for me, I didn't feel harassed at all. Jonaxx is really good at it.

I can't convince you enough how much I love this story, so I guess you'll just read it for yourself eh? Please come back and let's be a fangirl together :)

Rating: 5 out of 5 stars

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[Roma Joy · Rating 4 out of 5]

Full review to follow.

[anri · Rating 4 out of 5]

i love the character development of entice 🤍

[Marureviere · Rating 2 out of 5]

Skimmed the last 50%

So nag Wattpad ako kase na-curious ako sa works nung author. She's very popular here in the PH and I was like what the heck. Might as well see what the fuss was about.

Unfortunately, this underwhelmed me.

I was kinda digging the beginning, but it went downhill from there. Heroine is unlikeable, fickle-minded, and pushy (I can't remember the number of times that she made me cringe); hero is not that developed for me to know him better, and I didn't really feel their romance. No real development on their relationship imo. Half of this book was driven by misunderstandings. Didn't like how the story progresses, either.

Will try the other works of this author though.

[Stephanie · Rating 3 out of 5]

His POV turned me off

[Arianne · Rating 3 out of 5]

Whipped by Jonaxx is a contemporary romance that explores the forbidden tension between Knoxx Montefalco and a much younger girl Entice, he becomes infatuated with. While I genuinely liked Knoxx Montefalco as a character—especially his brooding presence and the way his physical features were described—I found certain aspects of the story quite uncomfortable and hard to move past.

One of the biggest red flags for me was the way Knoxx, even before meeting the female lead, already developed an erotic fascination with her through framed pictures he saw in her home. At the time, she was still a minor. While the book makes it clear he didn’t act on anything inappropriate until she was of legal age, the fact that his attraction began with such a young girl and was sexual in nature made me uneasy as a reader. It gave the story a tone that felt less romantic and more unsettling.

Their relationship development also lacked depth for me. Entice constantly showed up at Knoxx’s house, and despite the proximity and shared moments, I didn’t feel the emotional buildup or connection that typically drives a compelling romance. I often found myself wondering why they liked each other in the first place. It felt rushed and unearned, as though the story was more interested in the taboo than the love itself.

It took me over a year to finish this book—not just because of my busy schedule, but also because I didn’t feel motivated to keep reading. The uncomfortable age gap (Entice was 18 or 19, and Knoxx was significantly older), paired with how early his attraction began, made it hard to fully root for the couple.

That said, I did enjoy some elements. The tension between Lumi and Maximo in the climax added excitement, and the writing style, particularly when describing Knoxx’s presence, had its strengths.

Overall, Whipped left me with mixed feelings. While I appreciate some of the drama and character design, the power imbalance and inappropriate undertones made it hard for me to fully enjoy the story.

[Achi · Rating 5 out of 5]

Whipped by Jonaxx is a rollercoaster of emotions. It’s not just about love, but also about facing your mistakes, choosing yourself, and growing even when it hurts. Sa totoo lang, habang binabasa ko, sobrang dami kong narealize tungkol sa sarili ko at sa love.

One of the biggest lessons I learned from Entice is that mas maganda pa ring harapin ang pagkakamali kaysa takbuhan ito para lang sa peace. Sometimes we think avoiding problems is the solution, pero hindi pala. Mas nakakagaan sa loob ’yung humarap at magpakatotoo. Entice showed that choosing to face the truth is a form of self-love, kahit masakit.

And then there’s Knoxx Montefalco. At first, red flag talaga siya. Nagpapakita siya ng mixed signals, kaya minsan nakakainis, minsan nakakakilig. Pero habang tumatagal, mas nakilala ko siya bilang isang lalaking willing ipaglaban ‘yung nararamdaman niya. Nainlove ako sa kanya not because he’s perfect, but because he fought for the person he loves, even if he had to change himself in the process.

The relationship between Entice and Knoxx wasn’t perfect — in fact, it was full of confusion, miscommunication, and pain. Pero doon ko nakita kung gaano kahalaga ang pagiging honest sa sarili mo at sa taong mahal mo. Hindi sapat ang kilig kung walang clarity at commitment.

Jonaxx’s writing is simple pero tagos sa puso. Mararamdaman mo talaga ’yung struggle ng bawat character. She knows how to show both the beauty and pain of love. And what makes Whipped stand out is that it’s not just about finding the right person — it’s about becoming the right person for yourself, too.

After reading this, I felt both heartbroken and empowered. Whipped reminded me that love isn’t just about staying — it’s about growing. And sometimes, that growth means choosing yourself, even when it’s hard.

[blythemgdy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Jonaxx story is not my genre! I'm fond of vampire stories and one of my colleague at my workplace recommended Jonaxx, tho way back 2015 I'm already hearing here name and her stories. This book was added on my library way back that time before she got my attention I was busy reading cecelib stories and it start during the Pandemic so I got addicted with the stories that has adult and bed scene... :) So this is the first book of her that I've read. I am not just a simple reader and eventually she got my attention. I was amazed with the way she named her characters and that is big thing to me that is why cecelib got my attention as well. I don't care if the author is famous or not nor if the book had million of reads I'll read only if it caught my attention and yes she did. I was really amazed on how she wrote her stories and so on... And every time I hit the end of each her stories I can't get over It feels that it's not enough (I mean the story it self) or should I say it feels deficient or what I mean is I am wanting more, tho the euphoria is still there, I always feel euphoric every time I read her stories and some times I feel disappointed when her story don't have (much) bed scene.. Hahaha chour!! And since then I only read her stories and now most of her creations was read by me..... Yun lang naman hahaha I am just you know, proud that even tho I am busy I still have time to read wattpad andnow I already have here own application w/ her stories. I'm 21 years old and and proud wattpaderrrrrr!!! Love you jonaxx!! Si knoxx ang kauna-unahang lalakeng minahal ko hahah, chour✌️

[Shian · Rating 4 out of 5]

I mean.. I just hoped Knoxx waited 'till Entice finished her studies. I know they're just really inlove but.. you know..still.. it's just a lil' bit.. I don't know really, maybe disappointing?

I hope the teens who would be reading this won't get too attached to the idea of being too in love. Esp. to girls.. I get it, you're in love, you're whipped, you found the love of your life early--let's say as the age of En. But I hope you won't forget your dreams for yourself, that you won't get too blinded by your feelings. Love can wait. Marriage can wait. I am not saying that your dreams for yourself cannot wait, but there's just this power of achieving your goals for yourself before settling down.

Prioritize yourself first, especially if you're still at your early 20s. Please don't settle down this early, the world isn't just about this. Enjoy your life first, girls. Allow yourself to grow and enjoy life as a young girl before settling down. Love is patient, it will wait.

[JulienneReads ✧.* ◡̈ · Rating 2 out of 5]

3.2 stars!

This is the fifth book by jonaxx that I read and hmmm, there's something missing in this book. My favorite book of hers is Baka Sakali 3 and that book really BROKE me. I was so attached to the characters. In this book, I didn't like the characters that much. Here are MY reasons:

1. I didn't like entice's attitude. I wanted more girl power from her. :( She acts way too much on her feelings.
2. Knoxx was too good to be true. I wanted more 'hate' from him. I mean entice just left him for 7-8 MONTHS (correct me if I'm wrong) and when she came back, it's like nothing happened.
3. I wanted more spotlight on the other characters!!! (I think this is the reason why I loved Baka sakali so much because nobody was left behind *yes lilo and stitch*)

This story is still enjoyable tho. It's a very light read and I admit, there are scenes that made my heart flutter. hehe.

[Lyza · Rating 4 out of 5]

The book was entertaining to read! This is the second time I've read it, and each time it's just as lovely as the first time. I enjoyed reading this one, especially the scenes involving Knoxx and Entice, and I adore the way Jonaxx crafted the characters. I appreciate that the characters are evolving, especially Entice! I can tell she really grew up because of how she learned from her mistakes and dealt with them. Despite feeling afraid, she chose to face her problem and accept her responsibility rather than fleeing once more. And Knoxx, He's not being biased on the story. I LOVE IT. And I also want to visit the locations mentioned in the book like Tinago! I adore the way Jonaxx described the location's specifics!

[gabrielle barachiel · Rating 3 out of 5]

[ WRONG GRAHAMS ]

I Love You Queen Jonaxx For Writing This Alegria Series #1: Whipped

- i love the plot, characters, and specially ate jonaxx writing styles but naging alarming lang sa'kin yung age gap nilang dalawa nina Entice and Knoxx however, This series taught me what will happen if kukulitin ko nang kukulitin ang isang lalaki naging okay lang sa'kin 'yun (i can't explain it clearly) nang dahil doon nagkaroon ako ng realizations. siguro nga, we have some similarities ni Entice, Basta this story is one i can really relate to hahaha.

so this is my own opinion, don't question my own review!! love you ate jonaxx <33

[Zie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Ate J is my home when it comes to this genre (romance). Mapapangiti, kikiligin, maiinis, manggigil at maiinlove ka talaga habang nagbabasa ng novel niya na naramdaman ko habang binabasa tong Whipped.

𝐊𝐞𝐲 𝐦𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐥:

Learn to acknowledge one's mistake and take responsibility of it; that is the only way that one can heal and make himself/herself free. 💯

[Jes · Rating 5 out of 5]

Read this twice. Same nostalgia. Made me wanna read tagalog novels again. I can smell Jonaxx binge read. Lol.

[Ms ALKIMISTA · Rating 5 out of 5]

Iloveitttt

[Shar · Rating 5 out of 5]

Amazing book!

[Hersheys · Rating 5 out of 5]

It's good

[Heineken Astrid · Rating 5 out of 5]

Inis mo ko lumi hahaha

[Denise · Rating 5 out of 5]

The book is good. It made me realize how important fixing yourself alone or distancing yourself from everyone. It taught me how important to face your problems or previous mistakes.

[Kaeo · Rating 4 out of 5]

I miss the montefalcos :(

[Elizabeth Bennet · Rating 4 out of 5]

#rr 2022

[montana]

ayos lang? ewan ko, baka 'di ko lang talaga type ang ganitong genre, read it bcs of the biggest jonaxx stories fan LOLS

[Ella · Rating 4 out of 5]

rr soon

[sjtrrs_ · Rating 5 out of 5]

First Jonaxx book that I have read and OMG, wow talaga! Entice has the beesst character development!

[Agatha Marie · Rating 4 out of 5]

Mapapa "What the Hell" ka sa POV ni Knoxx HAHAHAHA

[Loev Elowyn · Rating 5 out of 5]

THIS IS MY FAVORITE!! Like, super gustong gustong gustong gusto ko yung story ni Entice and Knoxx!! Ang cute-cute and ang sarap basahin nang paulit-ulit

[jhaz · Rating 4 out of 5]

he fell first, he fell harder!!!!! i love this story so much, i've learned alot and i will treasure what i've learned until forever. knoxx mahal na mahal kitaaaa🙇‍♀️

[SG · Rating 1 out of 5]

a grown man desiring a minor... AGAIN.

how Queenly indeed 🙄

[baobao · Rating 4 out of 5]

d ko na maalala haahahha