Smart as a Whip: A Madcap Journey of Laughter, Love, Disasters and Triumphs by Jacky Donovan

My rating: 5 of 5 stars


Frank, Funny & Fearless

I thought I was quite broad minded for a Catholic girl. An enlightening conversation at a wedding didn’t shock me too much, “I’m trisexual,” said the chap seated next to me. When I looked confused, he grinned and explained, “I’ll try anything…”

My fault for asking what was under his kilt. He told me it was a ball weight, then talked me through alternative uses for everyday items like a TENS machine, cling film and chillies. The revelation fascinated me, although I think even he might find a few things he hasn’t tried in Jacky’s book!

Tired of life as a business executive, stuck in a colourless marriage filled with ferry sex (roll-on-roll-off), a chance meeting opens Jacky’s mind to all kinds of alternative possibilities in life and love.

The book is X-rated from the outset, yet far from being just another raunchy romp, it is a wonderful story of a woman learning to love and value herself, gaining in confidence, and undergoing a transformation from chintz to chutzpah as she discovers her sensuality.

Jacky’s subsequent career move to become an S&M Manager has nothing to do with Sales and Marketing.

As you might expect from a dominatrix, Jacky doesn’t pull her punches. The book works so well because it told with total, sometimes uncomfortable honesty, lashings of humour – and plenty of puns!

It was an extraordinary journey. I’d say come on into the dungeon, explore, and keep an open mind!

I received a copy of this book as a prize in a competition. I am leaving an honest review voluntarily because I enjoyed this book.




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Smart as a Whip: A Madcap Journey of Laughter, Love, Disasters and Triumphs