Free, no DRM
In The Rift by
Pam Uphoff
Non-series Space Opera with pirates. I liked it.
When the Miss Outer Space beauty pageant decided they should hold the contest in outer space, they created an irresistible prize for the pirates that preyed on ship on both sides of the Pegasi Rift. And an opportunity for politicians on both sides.
https://smile.amazon.com/Rift-Pam-Up...dp/B07D3K6G41/
https://smile.amazon.co.uk/Rift-Pam-...dp/B07D3K6G41/
https://www.amazon.ca/Rift-Pam-Uphof...dp/B07D3K6G41/
And also a first in series repeat freebie that I enjoyed
Outcasts and Gods (Wine of the Gods Book 1) by
Pam Uphoff
https://smile.amazon.com/Outcasts-Go...dp/B005VFXN3U/
https://smile.amazon.co.uk/Outcasts-...dp/B005VFXN3U/
https://www.amazon.ca/Outcasts-Gods-...dp/B005VFXN3U/